Space GN&C Software Engineer - Real-Time Systems

Draper Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs (photography, yoga)

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

Draper is seeking a Software Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 2 in Houston, TX to develop embedded GN&C software for space and defense systems. You will design, implement, and test algorithms for operation in complex environments, collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of GN&C software experience, strong MATLAB/Simulink/Python/C/C++ skills, and a solid foundation in control theory and real-time development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in aerospace or electrical engineering or related field.
• Masters or PhD preferred for advanced roles.
• 3-5 years of software engineering experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develops embedded software based on prototype GN&C algorithms.
• Designs and evaluates algorithms for space and defense systems.
• Develops and executes software tests to verify requirements.
• Communicates with stakeholders to capture requirements and deliverables.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C/C++

Real-time software development tools

Control systems theory

Communication

Autonomy and GNC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Eng / Electrical Eng

Masters or PhD preferred

Tools

Git

Job description

Draper is seeking a Software Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer 2 in Houston, TX to develop embedded GN&C software for space and defense systems. You will design, implement, and test algorithms for operation in complex environments, collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of GN&C software experience, strong MATLAB/Simulink/Python/C/C++ skills, and a solid foundation in control theory and real-time development.