Senior GNC Systems Engineer

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Off site social events

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior GNC Systems Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary teams in designing next-generation hypersonic weapon system concepts and GNC subsystems for national security missions.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in defense/missile applications, systems engineering, and experience leading small teams, with a focus on navigation and guidance technologies.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience as systems engineer or related role.
• Experience with guided flight/trajectory analysis or GNC architectures.
• Strong foundation in systems engineering processes and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Architect novel weapon system solutions for complex mission problems.
• Lead small teams and align team towards program goals.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide constructive feedback.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Systems engineering

Defense/missile experience

GNC knowledge

Team leadership

Hypersonic concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary

The Hypersonic and Advanced Weapons group at Draper is seeking a Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Systems Engineer to work within and lead multi-disciplinary teams to design next-generation weapon system concepts for the war fighter. This role will be of high interest to applicants that desire to participate in the conceptualization and development of new US military capabilities in strategic mission domains, as well as for enabling guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) subsystem technology. An ideal candidate for this role would match the following description:

• Systems engineer with experience in defense/missile applications.


• Desire to shape/innovate solutions to complex problems of national importance.


• Prior experience specifically with hypersonic weapon systems would be valued.


• GNC technologist with strong foundational understanding of guidance and navigation.


• Practitioner of modern systems engineering/architecting techniques.


• Proven technical leader who can manage small engineering teams.


• Experienced in proposing and planning R'D engineering projects.


• Highly motivated to support the maintenance of our national strategic deterrence.

Working in a dynamic team environment developing state-of-the-art weapon/GN&C systems will provide exposure to a wide range of advanced technologies as well as afford opportunities for increased leadership/impact on the development of new war-fighter capability. Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Architect novel weapon system solutions for complex mission problems.


• Adapt appropriately to changes in program priorities and requirements.


• Work within multi-disciplinary teams and independently execute assignments.


• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction.


• Lead small teams and align team towards program goals.


• Provides insight and suggests design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical challenges.


• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.


• Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Highly-organized, capable of approaching problems with a system-level perspective.


• Strong oral and written communication skills.


• Practical experience with simulation-based performance analysis.


• Practical experience with the systems engineering process.


• Roles may require proficiency with modeling and simulation, computer language coding, descriptive modeling (e.g. SysML), STPA, and/or other engineering analysis tools.


• Knowledge of GN&C, avionics architectures, fault tolerance, cyber/security, comms/encryption, threat modeling or other technologies may be required as defined in the summary.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field. Masters degree or higher highly preferred.

Experience

5-10 years experience as systems engineer or related role.

Job Location

• City: Cambridge


• State: Massachusetts


• Postal Code: 02139-3563

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $220,000.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Benefits and Work-Life Balance

• Workplace flexibility


• Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga


• Health and finance workshops


• Off site social events


• Discounts to local museums and cultural activities

Equal Opportunity

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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