Senior Space Guidance & Control Engineer

Draper Labs; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Employee clubs

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

Draper Labs is seeking a Principal Guidance and Control Engineer to develop software for space and defense systems. The role involves designing, implementing, and testing real-time G&C algorithms and embedded software for multiyield environments, including underwater, ground, air, and space domains.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in aerospace or electrical engineering, 10–15 years of relevant experience, strong MATLAB/Simulink/Python/C/C++ skills, and the ability to communicate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or electrical engineering required.
• Master's or PhD preferred.
• 10–15 years of relevant engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates requirements and proposes solutions, exploring design trades for complex GC systems.
• 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 verify requirements.
• Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe the design and deliverables.
• Leads with humility and fosters an inclusive environment.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Real-time software development tools

Job description

Draper Labs is seeking a Principal Guidance and Control Engineer to develop software for space and defense systems. The role involves designing, implementing, and testing real-time G&C algorithms and embedded software for multiyield environments, including underwater, ground, air, and space domains.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in aerospace or electrical engineering, 10–15 years of relevant experience, strong MATLAB/Simulink/Python/C/C++ skills, and the ability to communicate with