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1mo ago

Senior GNC Systems Engineer

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. Cambridge, MA

Cambridge, MA

1mo ago

$82k - $220k/yr Full time Senior Control Systems Engineering

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Job Description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. is seeking a Senior GNC Systems Engineer to join the Hypersonic and Advanced Weapons group onsite in Cambridge, MA. This role leads multi-disciplinary teams to conceive next-generation weapon system concepts and advance GNC subsystem technology for national security applications. The salary range is USD 82,300 to 220,000 per year.

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

Responsibilities

Design innovative weapon system concepts to address complex mission problems
Adapt to shifting program priorities and requirements
Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams and complete assignments independently
Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction
Lead small teams and align efforts with program goals
Provide insights and propose design modifications based on analysis, applying techniques across diverse challenges
Identify program and system level technical risks and develop mitigation strategies
Mentor junior engineers and offer constructive feedback
Perform additional duties as required

Qualifications

Strong organizational skills with a system-level perspective
Excellent oral and written communication abilities
Hands-on experience with simulation-based performance analysis
Experience with the systems engineering process
Proficiency in modeling and simulation, coding, descriptive modeling (SysML), STPA, and/or other engineering analysis tools
Knowledge of GN&C, avionics architectures, fault tolerance, cyber security, encryption, threat modeling, or related technologies as defined in the role
5 to 10 years of experience as a systems engineer or in a related role
Applicants must obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Technologies

SysML
STPA

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field. A master's degree or higher is highly preferred.

Experience

5 to 10 years of experience as a systems engineer or in a related role.

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