Senior GNC Systems Engineer – Hypersonic Weapons Lead

Draper Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 82,300 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace options

Health and finance workshops

Employee clubs and social events

Job summary

A leading research and development company located in Cambridge is seeking a Senior GNC Systems Engineer to lead the design of military weapon systems. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in systems engineering with knowledge of guidance, navigation, control, and avionics technologies. The role requires effective leadership skills, a strong understanding of system engineering practices, and the ability to contribute to complex problem-solving efforts. This position includes competitive salary and various benefits aimed at supporting work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience as a systems engineer or related role.
• Strong understanding of GN&C and avionics architectures.
• Desire to innovate solutions to complex national problems.

Responsibilities

• Execute system engineering lifecycle assignments independently.
• Lead small teams and align towards program goals.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide feedback.

Skills

Systems engineering

Guidance and navigation

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field

Master's degree or higher preferred

Tools

Modeling and simulation tools

Computer language coding

SysML

Job description

A leading research and development company located in Cambridge is seeking a Senior GNC Systems Engineer to lead the design of military weapon systems. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in systems engineering with knowledge of guidance, navigation, control, and avionics technologies. The role requires effective leadership skills, a strong understanding of system engineering practices, and the ability to contribute to complex problem-solving efforts. This position includes competitive salary and various benefits aimed at supporting work-life balance.