Senior Navigation Algorithm Engineer — Space Defense

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Employee clubs and activities

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Senior Navigation Algorithm Engineer to develop and deploy advanced navigation software for space and defense systems. You will design, integrate, and test algorithms for complex environments and contribute to internal R&D projects with government and commercial customers.

The role emphasizes embedded software development, algorithm evaluation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams across aerospace, electrical engineering, and software disciplines.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++.
• Knowledge of autonomy and GNC algorithms and real-time software development tools.
• Experience with trajectory optimization and control systems.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs algorithms and evaluates requirements; explores design trades.
• Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms and tests.
• Communicates with customers and stakeholders to capture requirements and deliverables.
• Tracks priorities, scope, schedule, and cost; prepares technical documentation.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C/C++

Autonomy

GNC algorithms

Real-time software tools

Trajectory optimization

Control systems

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Master's or PhD in a related field preferred

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Senior Navigation Algorithm Engineer to develop and deploy advanced navigation software for space and defense systems. You will design, integrate, and test algorithms for complex environments and contribute to internal R&D projects with government and commercial customers.

The role emphasizes embedded software development, algorithm evaluation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams across aerospace, electrical engineering, and software disciplines.