Senior Autonomy & GNC Engineer — Hybrid (Huntsville)

Inuplands; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 100.000 - 275.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Work-life balance

Employee clubs

Discounts to museums

Zusammenfassung

Draper is seeking an experienced Principal Guidance & Control Engineer to lead Autonomy and GNC efforts for space and defense systems. You will own end-to-end development, mentor teammates, and drive technical solutions for complex, multi-disciplinary programs.

The role requires deep GNC expertise, proficiency in C++, Python, and MATLAB, and strong communication with customers and stakeholders. Cambridge, MA-based, hybrid work options are available.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Masters or PhD preferred.
• 15 years of relevant engineering experience required.

Aufgaben

• Develop/lead Autonomy and GNC algorithms using state-of-the-art theory and proven techniques.
• Own full lifecycle of development from requirements to software implementation and validation.
• Mentor junior staff and provide leadership for innovative project outcomes.
• Define technical direction and track scope, schedule, and cost for large teams.

Kenntnisse

GNC technology

C++

Python

MATLAB

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Jira

Git

Jobbeschreibung

Draper is seeking an experienced Principal Guidance & Control Engineer to lead Autonomy and GNC efforts for space and defense systems. You will own end-to-end development, mentor teammates, and drive technical solutions for complex, multi-disciplinary programs.

The role requires deep GNC expertise, proficiency in C++, Python, and MATLAB, and strong communication with customers and stakeholders. Cambridge, MA-based, hybrid work options are available.