Senior GNC Engineer

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and validate advanced GPS-denied navigation algorithms including Vision-Based Navigation and Map Matching.
• Develop high-fidelity sensor fusion algorithms for state estimation using various Kalman filter types.
• Drive ground-up algorithm development from theoretical concepts through simulation, Hardware-in-the-Loop testing, and flight validation.
• Analyze extensive flight test data from diverse platforms to identify performance gaps and debug complex incidents.
• Integrate navigation solutions with Computer Vision and Flight Software teams to enable autonomous operation in contested environments.
• Mentor junior engineers on best practices in algorithm design, validation, and continuous integration.
• Contribute to the development of collaborative navigation and precise terminal guidance for diverse vehicle platforms.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in GNC, localization, or advanced state estimation roles.
• Deep expertise in state estimation and sensor fusion, particularly with various Kalman filter types.
• Proficiency in C++ (preferred) and/or Python for algorithm development and real-time embedded systems.
• Extensive experience with vision-based navigation techniques or robust map matching/geo-registration algorithms.
• Proven ability to develop, test, and debug algorithms in real-time embedded environments on physical hardware.
• Experience with modeling and simulation of dynamic systems and sensor phenomenology.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.