Senior Navigation & Tracking Engineer
$82.3k/y-$205.75k/y
2 days ago
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Summary
Draper is seeking a Senior Navigation & Tracking Engineer to join their team in Cambridge, MA. The role involves developing software for advanced navigation and tracking systems used in space and defense applications.
About the Role
As a Senior Navigation and Tracking Engineer, you will evaluate requirements, design algorithms, develop embedded software, analyze designs for performance, execute software tests, and communicate with stakeholders. You will work on systems that operate in complex environments, contributing to both government and commercial projects.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5-10 years of Software Engineering or related experience.
- Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred:
- Masters or PhD in a related field.
- Knowledge of Autonomy and GNC algorithms and technology.
- Familiarity with trajectory optimization and optimal control techniques.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $82k–$206k.
- Work-life balance programs including workplace flexibility and employee clubs.
- Health and finance workshops, off-site social events, and discounts to local museums.
Draper
We Engineer Solutions for the Nation’s Toughest Problems As an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company, Draper provides engineering services directly to government, industry, and academia. We work on teams as prime contractors or subcontractors and participate as collaborators in consortia. Our strong commitment to delivering working solutions allows us to apply ourselves to a variety of domains from space to undersea — and many areas in between.
Cambridge, MA