Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (A-PNT) Engineer

Corvid Technologies LLC • Anaheim, CA

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About The Position

Corvid Technologies is seeking an A-PNT Engineer to develop, integrate, and validate navigation solutions for missiles, guided munitions, and UAS operating in GNSS-challenged environments. This role focuses on sensor-aided navigation (GNSS/INS) and alternative aiding methods (signals of opportunity, radar aiding, magnetics, and vision/optics) with an emphasis on robust estimation, performance analysis, and test correlation using Corvid's HWIL/HIL and high-performance computing resources.
This position will join a small, growing team developing A-PNT hardware technology for a variety of applications. The engineer in this role will work with a multiple discipline team distributed across multiple Corvid locations. The role can be located at any Corvid facility with a preference for joining our team in the Anaheim area.

Requirements

• Candidate must be a US Citizen and meet eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in a related STEM field is required (preferred candidate will have an advanced degree) and at least 8 years of relevant experience in navigation, estimation, GNC, or sensor fusion
• Demonstrated understanding of GNSS/INS integration, timing concepts, and inertial sensor error sources
• Proficiency in analysis and rapid prototyping using Python and/or MATLAB (proficiency with C/C++ for algorithm implementation is a plus)
• Experience with simulation and test workflows, including data analysis and technical reporting

Nice To Haves

• Experience with anti-jam/anti-spoof concepts and GNSS-challenged navigation performance evaluation as well as exposure to signals of opportunity (SoOP) aiding, multi-band considerations, or alternative navigation sources
• Experience with GPS simulators, laboratory test equipment (e.g., receiver stimulation, time-tagging, and instrumentation), hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) environments, and real-time system constraints
• Familiarity with modular open systems architectures (MOSA/WOSA) and interface-driven design

Responsibilities

• Develop and tune navigation and sensor-fusion algorithms for contested/GNSS-degraded conditions (EKF/UKF and related methods)
• Integrate GNSS receivers, IMUs, and alternate aiding sources; define observables, timing assumptions, and interface requirements
• Design and execute simulation-based performance evaluations (including Monte Carlo campaigns) and summarize results in decision-ready formats
• Support HWIL/HIL testing using GPS simulators and representative avionics hardware; plan test objectives, procedures, and data collection
• Perform navigation error analysis, covariance/observability assessments, and sensitivity studies across scenarios and environments
• Collaborate with systems, software, and hardware teams to transition algorithms from simulation to embedded implementation
• Support customer/partner technical interchange, requirements refinement, and review packages (SRR/PDR/CDR) as needed

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan via our generous 401(k) matching
• Medical insurance via Blue Cross - including a PPO and high-deductible offering (with company HSA contribution)
• Paid time off (PTO) based on years of industry experience (not tenure)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Company-provided life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Incentive opportunities to reward strong performance and corporate growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level