Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems Engineer for Space Applications

5 days ago


Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States Draper Labs Full time

Job Summary:

Draper Labs is seeking a highly skilled Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems Engineer to join our team at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. As a key member of our Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying advanced GNC algorithms and software for cutting-edge space and defense systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate requirements and propose solutions to support GNC design
  • Design GNC algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques
  • Develop embedded software based on prototype algorithms
  • Analyze GNC designs to demonstrate performance and functionality
  • Develop and execute software tests to check compliance with requirements
  • Evaluate results to establish problem causes and develop solutions for inefficient or problematic designs
  • Prepare technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required documentation
  • Communicate with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe the design and deliverables
  • Track priorities, scope, schedule, and cost

Requirements:

  • Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of GNC algorithms
  • 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
  • Significant knowledge in the design and analysis of control systems
  • Significant knowledge of design and implementation of trajectory design/optimization algorithms including optimal control techniques
  • Strong project execution and teamwork skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required
  • Masters or PhD in a related field is preferred
  • 5-10 years of Software Engineering or related experience is required

Additional Information:

Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Draper Labs is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.



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