Draper

Principal Guidance & Control Engineer

Draper

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: CambridgeAlabamaMassachusettsUnited States

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Salary

💰 $95,000 - $245,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • 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
  • Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe the design and deliverables
  • Preparation of technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required documentation

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required
  • Masters or PhD in a related field is preferred
  • 10-15 years of relevant Engineering experience is required
  • Strong MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++ skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of real-time software development tools
  • Familiarity with trajectory optimization, optimal control, and similar techniques
  • Knowledge of modern software development lifecycles, standards, processes, and tools
Benefits
  • Health and finance workshops
  • Off site social events
  • Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga
  • Workplace flexibility
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
MATLABSimulinkPythonC/C++embedded software developmentalgorithm designsoftware testingreal-time software developmenttrajectory optimizationoptimal control
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skills
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's Degree in a related fieldPhD in a related field