Senior GNC Systems Engineer

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Job Description Summary

The Hypersonic and Advanced Weapons group at Draper is seeking a Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Systems Engineer to work within and lead multi-disciplinary teams to design next-generation weapon system concepts for the war fighter. This role will be of high interest to applicants that desire to participate in the conceptualization and development of new US military capabilities in strategic mission domains, as well as for enabling guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) subsystem technology.

An ideal candidate for this role would match the following description

a) Systems engineer with experience in defense/missile applications. b) Desire to shape/innovate solutions to complex problems of national importance. c) Prior experience specifically with hypersonic weapon systems would be valued. d) GNC technologist with strong foundational understanding of guidance and navigation. e) Practitioner of modern systems engineering/architecting techniques. f) Proven technical leader who can manage small engineering teams. g) Experienced in proposing and planning R&D engineering projects. h) Highly motivated to support the maintenance of our national strategic deterrence.

Working in a dynamic team environment developing state-of-the-art weapon/GN&C systems will provide exposure to a wide range of advanced technologies as well as afford opportunities for increased leadership/impact on the development of new war-fighter capability.

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

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities

Skills/Abilities

Education Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field. Masters degree or higher highly preferred.

Experience 5-10 years experience as systems engineer or related role.

Additional Job Description

Applicants selected for this opportunity will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Location - City

Cambridge

Job Location - State

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$82,300.00 - $220,000.00

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