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Draper · 2 days ago

Senior GNC Systems 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 Hypersonic and Advanced Weapons group is seeking a Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Systems Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary teams in designing next-generation weapon system concepts for the war fighter, focusing on GNC subsystem technology.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Systems engineeringGNC technologySimulation-based analysisModelingSimulationLeadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

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

5-10 years experience as systems engineer or related role

Systems engineer with experience in defense/missile applications with a desire to shape/innovate solutions to complex problems of national importance

Practitioner of modern/digital systems engineering/architecting techniques

GNC technologist with strong foundational understanding of inertial sensors/navigation

Proven technical leader who can manage small engineering teams

Highly motivated to support the maintenance of our national strategic deterrence

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

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

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

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Preferred

Masters degree or higher preferred

Benefits

Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and 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