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Draper · 1 week ago

GNC GPS Research Engineer

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $206K/yr

5+ years exp

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The Strategic Weapon Systems division is seeking a GNC GPS Research Engineer to develop advanced guidance technologies and deliver mission-level capability solutions for national defense. The role involves working within multi-disciplinary teams to conceptualize and prototype GPS hardware and software solutions.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

GPS test data and performance analysis

Conceptualization of GPS Hardware designs

Analysis of designs to demonstrate performance and functionality GPS Hardware

Identification of customer mission needs and development of use cases

Analysis of mission use cases to derive subsystem requirements

Conceptualization of novel GNC GPS hardware, software, and system solutions

Requirements development for simulation-based performance analysis

Development and execution of tests to check compliance with requirements

Development of research proposals and plans

Development of test strategies/plans for prototype technology

Independently execute system engineering lifecycle assignments

Adapt appropriately to changes in program priorities and requirements

Adheres to existing best practices and Quality Management System processes

Continues to expand their depth/knowledge in their technical discipline through formal and informal learning

Work within multi-disciplinary teams and independently execute assignments

Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction

Lead small teams (few than five people) and align team towards program goals

Provides insight and suggests design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical challenges

Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies

Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

GPS hardware expertiseGPS software expertiseSystems engineering processSimulation-based performance analysisMATLABC/C++Multi-objective optimizationCommunication skillsTeam leadershipProblem-solvingMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field

5-10 years experience as systems engineer or related role

Deep expertise with respect to either/both GPS hardware or software technology

Domain experience with respect to strategic weapon systems, as defined above

Experience with multi-objective optimization techniques

Knowledge of modern software development lifecycles, standards, processes, and tools

Strong MATLAB, C/C++ skills

Ability to motivate and develop a team of professionals

Highly-organized, capable of approaching problems with a system-level perspective

Strong oral and written communication skills

Practical experience with simulation-based performance analysis

Practical experience with the systems engineering process

Roles may require proficiency with modeling and simulation, computer language coding, descriptive modeling (e.g. SysML), STPA, and/or other engineering analysis tools

Knowledge of GN&C, avionics architectures, fault tolerance, cyber/security, comms/encryption, threat modeling or other technologies may be required as defined in the summary

Preferred

Masters degree or higher preferred

Benefits

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga

Health and finance workshops

Off site social events

Discounts to local museums and cultural activities

Company

Draper

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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.

Founded in 1938

Cambridge, MA, US

1001-5000 employees