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The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.

Principal Navigation Analysis Engineer

burlington, MA

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The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. lists this Principal Navigation Analysis Engineer opportunity in burlington, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

Job Description Summary

This position is within the esteemed GN&C Analysis software and algorithms group, a core Draper capability and competency. This position provides end to end system lifecycle support with analysis informing concept development, system design, and validation. This position seeks candidates with extensive experience with inertial sensors, navigation, estimation, and system accuracy analysis using methods such as linear covariance analysis and Monte-Carlo simulations. In addition to above skillsets, candidate must have demonstrated technical leadership experience as a primary contributor of navigation software and algorithms working with a small to medium sized team(s) guiding technical development direction.

Duties / 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.

Guidance & Control Subject Matter Expert, deep understanding of domain and customer mission areas.

Leads with humility and respect, and diverse perspectives to foster an inclusive environment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills / Abilities

Strong MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++ skills.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge of real-time software development tools.

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

Familiarity with trajectory optimization, optimal control, and similar techniques.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Ability to motivate and develop a team of professionals.

Excellent technical judgment, strong written and oral communication skills, and a practical, common-sense approach to getting things done.

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

Clearly communicates work assignments to team members.

Tracks priorities, scope, schedule, and cost.

Education

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

Masters or PhD in a related field is preferred.

Experience

10-15 years of relevant Engineering experience is required.

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

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts,

Salary

US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00 - $245,000.00.

EEO Statement

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact

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Worksite address

burlington, MA, 01805, US

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