Principal Navigation Systems Architect - REMOTE

Jobgether

18h • $174,000 - $261,000 • Remote

About The Position

As a strategic leader in navigation systems, you will design and integrate advanced navigation solutions by leveraging advanced technologies such as RF portfolios and AI. Your expertise will drive innovations across defense, commercial, and space sectors, addressing complex challenges in positioning and timing. The ideal candidate will enhance system functionalities and ensure robust execution, translating theoretical designs into practical applications. This role offers the flexibility of remote work from a home office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in PNT, navigation systems, or related domains.
• Strong understanding of GNSS and augmentation systems.
• Experience with inertial sensors and navigation algorithms.
• Proficiency with simulation and analysis tools such as MATLAB and Python.
• Experience with real-world data collection, calibration, and system testing.
• Strong problem-solving ability and communication skills.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PNT solutions, including GNSS-based systems, inertial navigation, vision-based navigation, and multi-sensor fusion architectures.
• Analyze and improve positioning, navigation, and timing performance under diverse operational environments.
• Develop, tune, and validate navigation algorithms, including Kalman filters and tightly/loosely coupled fusion.
• Model and simulate PNT systems to predict performance and support system design decisions.
• Conduct GNSS signal analysis, including interference detection and resilience enhancement.
• Lead integration and testing in laboratory and field environments.
• Support system architecture development by providing expert input on PNT requirements and performance budgets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineering.
• Document and communicate findings, presenting test results and recommendations.

Benefits

• Discretionary performance-based bonus based on personal and company factors.
• Medical, vision and dental coverage.
• 401k plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive salary range of $174,000 to $261,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees