Senior Space Navigation & Control Algorithms Engineer
Draper Inc.
14 days+
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Job summary
A nonprofit R&D company is seeking a Senior Space and Strategic Navigation Engineer in Cambridge, MA. The successful candidate will develop software for advanced navigation systems supporting both government and commercial customers. Essential skills include programming in MATLAB, Python, and C/C++, along with experience in real-time software development. This full-time position supports a hybrid work model and offers a competitive salary range of $82,300 to $220,000.
Qualifications
- 5-10 years of Software Engineering or related experience required.
- Experience in software development for space and defense systems.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates requirements and explores design trades for solutions.
- Designs algorithms and develops embedded software.
- Analyzes designs to demonstrate performance and compliance.
- Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements.
Skills
Programming skills in MATLAB
Programming skills in Simulink
Programming skills in Python
Programming skills in C/C++
Analytical problem-solving
Knowledge of Autonomy and GNC algorithms
Knowledge of real-time software development tools
Knowledge of trajectory optimization
Project execution skills
Teamwork skills
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering
Master's or PhD in a related field
Job description
A nonprofit R&D company is seeking a Senior Space and Strategic Navigation Engineer in Cambridge, MA. The successful candidate will develop software for advanced navigation systems supporting both government and commercial customers. Essential skills include programming in MATLAB, Python, and C/C++, along with experience in real-time software development. This full-time position supports a hybrid work model and offers a competitive salary range of $82,300 to $220,000.
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