Senior Guidance & Control Engineer - Space Systems

Draper Labs; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper is a nonprofit R&D company leading space and defense innovations based in Cambridge, MA. The Principal Guidance and Control Engineer develops software for cutting-edge space and defense systems for government and commercial customers, and leads embedded real-time algorithm design.

The role emphasizes leadership, advanced mathematics, and integration of G&C solutions across complex environments including underwater, ground, air, and space. A security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Master's or PhD in a related field is preferred.
• 10-15 years of relevant engineering experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, explores design trades to support a design.
• 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 check compliance with requirements.
• Evaluates results to establish problem causes and develop solutions for inefficiencies or problems.
• Prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required documentation.
• Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe the design and deliverables.
• Guidance & Control Subject Matter Expert with deep understanding of domain and customer mission areas.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C/C++

Leadership

Communication

Real-time software

Trajectory optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD in related field

Job description

Draper is a nonprofit R&D company leading space and defense innovations based in Cambridge, MA. The Principal Guidance and Control Engineer develops software for cutting-edge space and defense systems for government and commercial customers, and leads embedded real-time algorithm design.

The role emphasizes leadership, advanced mathematics, and integration of G&C solutions across complex environments including underwater, ground, air, and space. A security clearance may be required.