Senior Guidance & Control Architect - Space & Defense

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

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Guidance and Control Engineer to develop software for space and defense systems used by US Government and commercial customers, as well as internal R&D projects.

The role emphasizes designing and deploying real-time G&C algorithms, embedded software, and rigorous testing. Applicants should have 5–10 years in software engineering, a relevant bachelor’s, and preferably advanced degrees, plus eligibility for a

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of software engineering or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Security clearance: Secret preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates requirements and proposes design solutions.
• Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.
• Develops embedded software from prototype algorithms.
• Analyzes designs to verify performance and functionality.
• Communicates with customers and documents results.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD in related field

Tools

Real-time software tools

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Guidance and Control Engineer to develop software for space and defense systems used by US Government and commercial customers, as well as internal R&D projects.

The role emphasizes designing and deploying real-time G&C algorithms, embedded software, and rigorous testing. Applicants should have 5–10 years in software engineering, a relevant bachelor’s, and preferably advanced degrees, plus eligibility for a