Senior Guidance & Control Engineer, Space & Defense Systems

Draper Labs; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 82,300 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper is seeking a Senior Guidance and Control Engineer to develop software for space and defense systems for US Government and commercial customers. You will create, integrate, and deploy advanced G&C algorithms for complex environments including underwater, ground, air, and space.

Responsibilities include developing embedded software, evaluating design trades, and conducting thorough tests. A government security clearance is required or pursued, with Secret preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink and Python/C/C++ for embedded software.
• Advanced degree(s) in a related engineering field preferred.
• Experience with real-time software development and GNC algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions and explores design trades.
• Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.
• Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms.
• Analyzes designs to demonstrate performance and functionality.
• Develops and executes software tests to verify requirements.
• Communicates with customers and stakeholders to define requirements.
• Tracks priorities, scope, schedule and cost.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Masters or PhD in a related field

Tools

Real-time software development tools

Trajectory optimization tooling

Job description

Draper is seeking a Senior Guidance and Control Engineer to develop software for space and defense systems for US Government and commercial customers. You will create, integrate, and deploy advanced G&C algorithms for complex environments including underwater, ground, air, and space.

Responsibilities include developing embedded software, evaluating design trades, and conducting thorough tests. A government security clearance is required or pursued, with Secret preferred.