Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Mission Analyst

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. For more information about Draper, visit Job Description Summary: The Hypersonic and Advanced Weapons group at Draper is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Mission Analyst to work within multi-disciplinary teams to analyze performance of next-generation weapon system concepts for the war fighter and assess overall utility in complex mission scenarios. This role will be of high interest to applicants that desire to participate in the research and development (R&D) of new US military capabilities in both strategic and tactical mission domains, with specific focus on the design of enabling guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) subsystem technology. An ideal candidate for this role would match the following description: a) Systems analyst or research engineer with experience in defense/missile applications. b) Desire to shape/innovate solutions to complex problems of national importance. c) Foundational understanding of mission design, mission analysis, or operational analysis. d) Demonstrated ability to independently propose, plan, and lead analysis efforts. e) Strong communication skills for briefing complex system performance analyses. f) Highly motivated to support the maintenance of our national strategic deterrence. g) Demonstrated ability for system and mission level thinking; highly motivated to find the technology that solves the problem, not the problem that fits the technology. 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. Job Description: Performs analysis approaches for a particular problem and independently execute assignments. Independently execute system engineering lifecycle assignments; concept and architecture design, integration, testing and operation. Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design decisions and communicate them to project leadership Contribute to the updates of best practices and processes to reflect the most up to date tools and procedures. Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment including stakeholders and external partners. Contribute to translation of requirements into technical and architectural decisions. Performs other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities: Excellent mathematical skills. Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures. Ability to collaborate within a diverse and multidisciplinary team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to become knowledgeable in various problem domains, identify relevant modeling and analysis techniques, and develop or integrate multi-domain qualitative models. Ability to present results that support system–level analysis, performance trade-offs, and decision‑making is critical, thus communications and interpersonal skills are highly valued in this role. The ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with customers, engineers, managers, and other stakeholders of all relevant disciplines is a must. Flexibility to multi‑task and adapt to evolving priorities. Knowledge and interest in interdisciplinary work spanning Systems Engineering, Model based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Trade Space Exploration (TSE), Machine Learning and Data Science. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or other relevant Engineering field. Master’s degree preferred. Experience: Requires 3-5 years experience in systems analysis or related. Experience in use of MBSE tools such as SysML, knowledge in MATLAB/Simulink. Experience in integrating descriptive modeling tools with other simulation tools. Additional Job Description: Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Job Location Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139-3563 Salary The US base salary range for this full-time position is $62,500.00 - $140,000.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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