Senior Navigation & Trajectory Engineer

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

Job summary

Draper, based in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Senior Navigation and Tracking Engineer. The role involves developing software for advanced navigation and tracking systems for military and commercial applications. Candidates are expected to have strong programming skills in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, and C/C++, along with relevant experience in software engineering.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering and aims to produce innovative solutions in a collaborative environment. Compensation ranges from $82,300 - $205,750 per year.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Software Engineering or related experience required.
• Government security clearance required; Secret Clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate requirements and propose solutions.
• Design algorithms using modern theory.
• Develop embedded software based on prototype algorithms.
• Analyze designs to demonstrate performance.
• Conduct software tests to ensure compliance.
• Communicate requirements and deliverables to stakeholders.

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 and GNC algorithms

Knowledge of real-time software development tools

Knowledge of trajectory optimization

Design and analysis of control systems

Design and implementation of optimization algorithms

Project execution and teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Master's or PhD in a related field

Job description

Draper, based in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Senior Navigation and Tracking Engineer. The role involves developing software for advanced navigation and tracking systems for military and commercial applications. Candidates are expected to have strong programming skills in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, and C/C++, along with relevant experience in software engineering.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering and aims to produce innovative solutions in a collaborative environment. Compensation ranges from $82,300 - $205,750 per year.