Navigation Engineer

GuideTech LLC • Lenexa, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Navigation Engineer to develop and implement advanced navigation and state estimation solutions for autonomous systems.
This role is critical to enabling robust, real-world autonomy across GPS-denied, contested, and dynamic environments. You will work at the intersection of perception, controls, and autonomy—developing high-performance navigation solutions that operate reliably in mission-critical scenarios.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field
• 5–8+ years of experience
• Strong background in: · Navigation, estimation, and sensor fusion · Linear algebra, probability, and optimization
• Hands-on experience with: · Kalman filters (EKF/UKF), factor graphs, or similar techniques · GNSS, INS, IMU integration · Proficiency in C++, Python, or similar languages
• Experience developing and testing real-world navigation systems

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years of experience
• Experience with autonomous systems (UAVs, robotics, defense systems, etc.)
• Knowledge of vision-based navigation, SLAM, or LiDAR-based localization
• Experience operating in denied, disrupted, intermittent (DDIL) environments
• Familiarity with embedded systems or real-time systems
• Experience with simulation tools (MATLAB, ROS, Gazebo, etc.)
• Prior work on flight systems, aerospace, or defense platforms

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize navigation and state estimation algorithms (e.g., Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, SLAM)
• Develop and integrate multi-sensor navigation systems (GNSS, INS, IMU, vision, LiDAR, RF, etc.)
• Lead system-level architecture for navigation, localization, and timing (PNT) solutions
• Build robust solutions for GPS-denied and degraded environments
• Collaborate with autonomy, controls, and perception teams to deliver end-to-end system performance
• Conduct simulation, modeling, and real-world testing to validate navigation performance
• Analyze system performance, debug issues, and drive continuous improvement
• Contribute to requirements definition, interface design, and system verification
• Mentor junior engineers
• Support field testing and deployment of autonomous systems

Benefits

• GuideTech offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and additional employee programs designed to support your overall well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees