Senior Guidance & Control Engineer Space Systems (Hybrid)

Draper Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Principal Guidance & Control Engineer to develop software for space and defense systems. You will design and deploy G&C algorithms, integrate embedded software, and lead real-time projects across underwater, ground, air, and space domains.

Requirements include a strong background in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, and 10–15 years in engineering with exposure to real-time software.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms.
• Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, and designs algorithms.
• Analyzes designs to demonstrate performance and functionality.
• Develops and executes software tests to check requirements.
• Prepares technical data, procedures, and documentation.
• Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C/C++

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Real-time software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD in related field

Tools

Real-time software development tools

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Principal Guidance & Control Engineer to develop software for space and defense systems. You will design and deploy G&C algorithms, integrate embedded software, and lead real-time projects across underwater, ground, air, and space domains.

Requirements include a strong background in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, and 10–15 years in engineering with exposure to real-time software.