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Draper · 9 hours ago

Navigation Analyst

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $150K/yr

3+ years exp

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA, focused on tackling important national challenges. The Navigation Analyst position involves providing end-to-end system lifecycle support with a focus on analysis, design, and validation of navigation systems, contributing to the development of algorithms and embedded software.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, explores design trades to support a design

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 check compliance with requirements

Evaluates results to establish problem causes and develop solutions for inefficient or problems

Prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required documentation

Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe the design and deliverables

Contributes content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance

Participates in tag-ups and informal meetings with group leads and colleagues

Derives task-level or component-level requirements from system requirements

Independently contributes high quality content for technical reports and presentations which shows an understanding of their task and an awareness of the intended audience

Tracks priorities, scope, schedule, and cost

Independently contributes high quality content for technical reports and presentations which shows an understanding of their task and an awareness of the intended audience

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

MATLABSimulinkPythonC/C++Control systems theoryReal-time software developmentGNC technologyAnalytical skillsProject executionProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required

3-5 years of Software Engineering or related experience is required

Proficient in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++ or other related tools

Proficient in basic software development standards

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Foundational knowledge of autonomy, guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) technology

Knowledge of real-time software development tools

Knowledge of project execution, designing, developing, and validating real-time algorithms and software

Strong background in control systems theory

Preferred

Masters or PhD in a related field is preferred

Secret clearance is desired

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