Space Navigation Algorithms Engineer

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Flexible schedule

Employee clubs

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Space and Strategic Navigation Engineer 2 to develop software for space and defense systems and to deploy advanced navigation algorithms for real-time environments. The role involves embedded software design, algorithm development, and performance analysis across underwater, ground, air, and space contexts.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of software engineering experience, proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink/Python/C++, and a solid foundation in autonomy,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master/PhD preferred.
• 3-5 years of software engineering or related experience.
• Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance; Secret clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, and explores design trades.
• 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 deliverables.
• Prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required documentation.
• Tracks priorities, scope, schedule, and cost.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C/C++

Real-time development tools

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Space and Strategic Navigation Engineer 2 to develop software for space and defense systems and to deploy advanced navigation algorithms for real-time environments. The role involves embedded software design, algorithm development, and performance analysis across underwater, ground, air, and space contexts.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of software engineering experience, proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink/Python/C++, and a solid foundation in autonomy,