Senior Navigation Algorithms Engineer — Real-Time Space & Defense

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks a Senior Navigation Algorithm Engineer to develop software for space and defense systems used by US Government and commercial customers.

You will build and deploy robust navigation algorithms in demanding environments, contributing to internal R&D as well as mission-critical programs. Responsibilities include designing algorithms, developing embedded software, validating performance, and communicating results to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Masters or PhD in a related field preferred.
• 5-10 years of Software Engineering or related 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 inefficient 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.
• Tracks priorities, scope, schedule, and cost.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Masters or PhD in related field

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks a Senior Navigation Algorithm Engineer to develop software for space and defense systems used by US Government and commercial customers.

You will build and deploy robust navigation algorithms in demanding environments, contributing to internal R&D as well as mission-critical programs. Responsibilities include designing algorithms, developing embedded software, validating performance, and communicating results to stakeholders.