Senior Navigation & Estimation Systems Engineer

Draper Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 82,300 - 205,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Health and finance workshops

Discounts to local museums and cultural activities

Job summary

A leading nonprofit research and development organization in Cambridge is seeking a Software Engineer with experience in navigation algorithms. This role involves analyzing requirements, developing software based on algorithms, and ensuring compliance through rigorous testing. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5-10 years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $82,300 to $205,750, along with programs that support work-life balance and a commitment to inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Software Engineering or related experience is required.
• Candidates must have experience with inertial sensors, navigation, and estimation.
• Technical leadership experience in navigation software is desired.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates requirements and proposes solutions that support designs.
• Design algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.
• Develops and executes software tests for compliance with requirements.
• Communicates with customers and stakeholders to describe designs.

Skills

Strong programming skills in MATLAB

Strong programming skills in Simulink

Strong programming skills in Python

Strong programming skills in C/C++

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Autonomy and GNC algorithms

Knowledge of real-time software development tools

Familiarity with trajectory optimization

Project execution skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's or PhD in a related field

Job description

A leading nonprofit research and development organization in Cambridge is seeking a Software Engineer with experience in navigation algorithms. This role involves analyzing requirements, developing software based on algorithms, and ensuring compliance through rigorous testing. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5-10 years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $82,300 to $205,750, along with programs that support work-life balance and a commitment to inclusivity.