Senior GNC Systems Engineer — Defense Technology Leader

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 156,000

Full time

14 days+
Application generator

Turn this role into an interview — a resume and cover letter built around what this employer wants.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance
Clubs & activities
Professional development workshops
Off-site team 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 and design next‑generation guidance, navigation, and control for advanced weapon concepts.

This role emphasizes modern systems engineering methods and strong leadership to advance national security capabilities. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in systems analysis, MBSE experience with SysML and MATLAB/Simulink, and the ability to mentor engineers while

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of experience in systems analysis or related.
  • Experience with MBSE tools such as SysML; MATLAB/Simulink knowledge.
  • Experience integrating descriptive modeling tools with other simulation tools.

Responsibilities

  • Perform analysis approaches for a problem and execute assignments.
  • Lead system engineering lifecycle activities: concept, architecture, integration, testing, operation.
  • Produce high-quality technical content for reports and presentations.

Skills

Systems engineering
GNC
MBSE
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field
Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SysML
MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior GNC Systems Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary teams and design next‑generation guidance, navigation, and control for advanced weapon concepts.

This role emphasizes modern systems engineering methods and strong leadership to advance national security capabilities. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in systems analysis, MBSE experience with SysML and MATLAB/Simulink, and the ability to mentor engineers while

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

GNC Mission Analyst - Systems Engineer for National Defense
GNC Mission Analyst - Systems Engineer for National Defense

Draper • Cambridge (MA)

On-site
USD 63,000 - 140,000
Hypersonics GNC Mission Analyst | Systems & Mission Design
Hypersonics GNC Mission Analyst | Systems & Mission Design

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. • Cambridge (MA)

On-site
USD 63,000 - 140,000
Work-life balance programs
Employee clubs
Health and finance workshops
+1
Senior GN&C Systems Engineer & I&T Lead (Hybrid)
Senior GN&C Systems Engineer & I&T Lead (Hybrid)

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. • Cambridge (MA)

Hybrid
USD 82,000 - 245,000
Workplace flexibility
Employee clubs and social activities
Health and finance workshops
+2
Lead GNC Research Engineer — Defense R&D
Lead GNC Research Engineer — Defense R&D

Draper Labs • Cambridge (MA)

On-site
USD 75,000 - 156,000
Hypersonics GNC Research Engineer
Hypersonics GNC Research Engineer

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. • Cambridge (MA)

On-site
USD 75,000 - 156,000
Senior Guidance & Control Systems Engineer (Space & Defense)
Senior Guidance & Control Systems Engineer (Space & Defense)

Draper Labs • Reston (VA)

On-site
USD 82,300 - 220,000
GNC Systems Engineer - MBSE & Interfaces
GNC Systems Engineer - MBSE & Interfaces

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. • Cambridge (MA)

On-site
USD 75,000 - 156,000
Senior GN&C Engineer for Space Systems
Senior GN&C Engineer for Space Systems

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. • Houston (TX)

On-site
USD 82,000 - 220,000
GNC Systems Engineer
GNC Systems Engineer

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. • Cambridge (MA)

On-site
USD 75,000 - 156,000
Work-life balance
Clubs & activities
Professional development workshops
+2
GNC Research Engineer — Next-Gen Guidance Systems
GNC Research Engineer — Next-Gen Guidance Systems

Draper Inc. • Cambridge (MA)

On-site
USD 75,000 - 156,000
Work-life balance programs
Employee clubs and events
Health and finance workshops