Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer - Space Systems

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 82,300 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Health and finance workshops

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. is seeking a Senior Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer to develop software for cutting-edge space and defense systems. This role involves designing algorithms and developing embedded software to ensure operational success in complex environments.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience. Strong programming skills in MATLAB, C/C++, and proficiency in analytical problem-solving are essential.

This full-time position is located in Houston, Texas. The salary range for this role is between $82,300.00 and $220,000.00, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Software Engineering or related experience is required.
• Familiarity with trajectory optimization, optimal control, and similar techniques.
• Significant knowledge of design and implementation of trajectory design/optimization algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, explores design trades to support a design.
• Designs algorithms using modern theory.
• Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms.
• Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements.

Skills

Strong programming skills in MATLAB

Strong programming skills in Simulink

Strong programming skills in Python

Strong programming skills in C/C++

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of Autonomy in GN&C algorithms

Knowledge of real-time software development tools

Knowledge of project execution

Experience in trajectory optimization

Strong project execution and teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD in a related field

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. is seeking a Senior Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer to develop software for cutting-edge space and defense systems. This role involves designing algorithms and developing embedded software to ensure operational success in complex environments.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience. Strong programming skills in MATLAB, C/C++, and proficiency in analytical problem-solving are essential.

This full-time position is located in Houston, Texas. The salary range for this role is between $82,300.00 and $220,000.00, depending on experience.