GN&C Student

** 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.

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** Job Description

Summary:

** Draper Laboratory is seeking a highly-motivated student interested in the design of GN&C algorithms and software for complex missile applications. The candidate will work in a team responsible for the analysis and development of models and simulation tools to evaluate

Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems and subsystems.  Specific activity will include simulation development, stability analyses, guidance and control law development, navigation accuracy assessments, robustness analyses, and support of GN&C software development and test.  This task will also require the development and maintenance of high-fidelity, 6-DOF dynamic simulation models of the missile. The candidate will implement non-real-time simulations and perform simulation based analyses to define GN&C system requirements and capabilities.
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* Job Description:

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** Duties/Responsibilities
*** Design, develop, and enhancement engineering solutions for challenging problems.
* Implement, test, perform analysis, and provide documentation support.
* Generate and present test reports including plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions from data collected and analyzed throughout the test process.
* Complete assignments designed to develop a practical knowledge of processes, procedures, equipment, facilities, and systems as well as their interrelationships within engineering disciplines.
* Performs other duties as assigned.##
** Program Requirements
*** Enrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.
* There is flexibility regarding hours and program duration based on applicant’s school schedule and availability.##
** Skills/Abilities
*** Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
* Ability to adapt to ever-changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
* Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
** Additional

Job Description:

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* Required Qualifications:

Undergraduate with major in Engineering, Math, or Physics  Basic programming skills in Matlab, C, and C++  Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools  Basic course work in Calculus and Physics required

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced Engineering classes preferred

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

This position and/or the facilities in which its duties will be performed are subject to national security programs imposed and administered under U.S. statutes. Therefore, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(g), this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens, and applicants with dual citizenship may not be considered depending on other country of citizenship.

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** Job Location - City:
** Cambridge
* * Job Location - State:
** Massachusetts
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** The US base salary range for this full-time position is $15.00 - $225.00
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