GNSS Engineer

Xona Space Systems • Burlingame, CA

4d • $130,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth. With Pulsar – the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit – Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection. Xona is seeking an analytical and self-driven GNSS engineer with a passion for solving technically complex problems in satellite navigation. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, research-heavy environments, and can confidently work independently and collaboratively to deliver mission-critical insights. As a member of the product team, the chosen candidate will be expected to conduct deep-dive analyses on cutting-edge timing and positioning systems, participating in live-sky demonstrations as well as analytical and theoretical studies involving topics related to LEO-PNT and its wide range of applications- from reliable timing for critical infrastructure to battery power optimization on IoT/handheld devices. If you're experienced in both the theory and hands-on application of GNSS technologies, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Experience with theoretical analysis of GNSS performance in various environments using Python, C, C++, or MATLAB.
• Availability to support occasional rapid-turnaround technical assessments.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant field.
• 4+ years of experience working in GNSS.
• Experience with the practical use of Linux-based systems.
• Experience writing and presenting technical content to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Prior experience with GNSS timing and UTC traceability.
• Experience with precision GNSS corrections modeling and application.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently on targeted research projects.
• Strong project management skills and ability to collaborate.
• Experience with hardware testing, including field testing and GNSS simulators.

Responsibilities

• Designing and conducting live-sky test campaigns showcasing Pulsar capabilities
• Assisting the execution of time-sensitive novel LEO PNT-related analyses to support ongoing and future company objectives.
• Preparing technical resources and materials related to PULSAR-based PNT.
• Contributing to white papers, internal reports, and technical documentation, leading detailed analysis on key GNSS research topics.

What This Job Offers

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