Senior GNC Engineer - Navigation & System Integration

Team: GNC

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: onsite

Responsibilities:

• Actively support and take participation in all Navigation, GNSS, INS/IMU, Localization, Fusion, System integration efforts
• Actively support Navigation/GNSS/Localization modeling & integration needs for high-fidelity simulation platform 
• Conduct simulation studies to assess the performance of the Navigation suite in aircraft and optimize its design
• Communicate and collaborate very closely with cross-functional teams on Navigation model integration, sub-system integration and Nav. Suite simulation testing/verification capabilities. 
• Running and conducting Monte Carlo simulations (with Navigation emphasis), as well as SITL, HITLS, regression testing and test coverage scenarios. 
• Design and develop navigation, sensor fusion and/or blending algorithms for our aircraft using advanced techniques and tools
• Develop and implement different filtering techniques/algorithms and strategies to ensure safe and efficient flight instrumentation + operations
• Conduct flight testing to validate and refine the performance of the aircraft's Navigation systems
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure that the aircraft meets safety, performance and efficiency standards from Navigation suite perspective 
• Participate in the development of system-level requirements and specifications
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and documentation related to Navigation and instrumentation activities

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or related engineering field. 
• 5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering field
• Strong understanding of Navigation, GNSS, INS/IMU systems as well as filtering, fusion and Navigation sensor suite 

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Navigation sensor trade studies, selection process, sensor models, Nav. sub-systems, Nav. SW system integration, fusion/blending algorithms and strategies. 
• Experience and practical experience with filtering techniques (including KF, UKF, EKF, Particle filters, etc). 
• Familiarity and experience with Navigation needs for autonomous flight systems and autonomy 
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, familiarity with Julia, and other modeling and simulation tools
• Experience with Navigation sensor testing and data analysis. 
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for aviation and the development of advanced aircraft technologies