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Geodesicx, Inc. · 2 months ago

PNT Engineer/Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Quantico, VA, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Geodesicx, Inc. is searching for a PNT Engineer/SME that can provide expert level technical support to the ground Global Positioning System (GPS)/Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (A-PNT) Modernization efforts. The role involves developing system architectures, user requirements, and providing SME support on APNT system integration, while mentoring staff and conducting assessments of PNT technologies.

ManufacturingMarine TechnologyProduct Design

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop system and reference architectures for expeditionary APNT within mounted, dismounted, and C2 environments

Develop user requirements and technical specifications for expeditionary APNT capabilities. These products may be used in RFPs, ECPs, and other contractual actions to guide product development and expected performance of a vendor’s products

Develop / author deliverables in the form of technical papers and technical briefs required to convey information, interpret data, and provide courses of action to decisionmakers

Perform market analysis/technical assessments of new and emerging, commercially available APNT capabilities, including anti-jam antennas, distribution hubs, and various mission essential accessories

Support Source Selection activities by evaluating proposals and responses to RFPs and RFIs

Mentor government and contractor staff on PNT / NAVWAR related topics

Providing SME support on APNT system integration within/on military platforms and with PNT dependent client systems

Provide SME oversight on the development and testing of PNT technologies/systems to ensure systems satisfy requirements and their effectiveness and/or limitations are known in contested environments. Write Test Incident Reports (TIRs) and participated in forums / activities where solutions are sought/explored

Conduct / participate in modeling and simulation activities on APNT capabilities/systems

Provide advanced knowledge and expertise across the full spectrum of navigation warfare, including planning, execution, and mitigation, such as: Operational planning and support: If required, deploy to support combatant commanders by providing real-time NAVWAR expertise. Vulnerability assessments: Evaluate military platforms and systems to identify vulnerabilities to jamming, spoofing, and other NAVWAR threats. Mitigation strategies: Develop, test, and implement technologies and procedures to protect friendly forces from PNT attacks. Offensive operations: Advise on tactics to deny, degrade, or deceive an adversary's access to PNT data. Technology evaluation: Assess new technologies for PNT resilience, such as advanced anti-jam antennas, multi-sensor integration, and alternative PNT solutions. Testing and training: Assist in the conduct of field assessments and training exercises to develop tactics, techniques, and procedures for operating in a GPS-denied or contested environment. Interagency and coalition coordination: Collaborate with interagency and allied partners to build a common understanding of PNT-related challenges and coordinate responses

Work as an active member on multiple integrated product teams (IPTs) and working groups to collaborate and resolve issues, develop products and courses of action, and formulate recommendations for leadership in many functional and technical areas such as user requirements, market research and contracting, system development/engineering (to include platform integration and client system interoperability activities), test and evaluation, procurement, production, system delivery, and sustainment

Review CDRLs from APNT vendors to ensure contract / technical compliance and that positive progress is being made

Assist team leadership/members in identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives, problem-solving actions, and in gaining consensus from senior leadership and stakeholders on solutions to issues that may conflict with existing policies, organizational objectives, and/or practices

Gather and apply data to determine, update, and maintain credible and relevant metrics in support of program objectives and decision points

Qualification

PositioningNavigationTiming (PNT)Navigation WarfareMilitary GPS User Equipment (MGUE)Electronic Warfare (EW)Signal ProcessingCybersecurityModelingSimulation toolsAlternative PNT (Alt-PNT)Technical writingCritical thinkingNegotiation skills

Required

College graduate with preferably a Master of Science (MS) degree in a science, math, technology, or engineering domain and have at least 15 years in a relevant technical field. At least five additional years of experience can substitute for not having an MS degree

Possess recognized PNT and NAVWAR subject matter expertise with a deep knowledge of the military tactics and technical methods used to control and protect PNT data in contested environments

Demonstrated experience supporting Department of War customers that are engaged in the development, procurement, and fielding of modernized GPS / A-PNT equipment

Demonstrated history of positive and routine interaction with PNT industry players, academia, the Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC), Space Systems Command (SSC), the USAF, and other Service Program Management Offices and labs

Able to travel frequently within CONUS (up to 10%) and able to conduct infrequent OCONUS travel

Currently possess or have recently held a Secret Security Clearance, and be eligible for TS/SCI

Preferred

Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) and Navigation Warfare

Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE)

Commercial and military GNSS user equipment and technologies

Other technologies that can be applied for military PNT as complementary or alternative PNT sources

Messaging protocols used by APNT systems and clients

Electronic Warfare (EW) – specifically, Anti-jam and anti-spoofing methods and technologies

APNT use cases within operational environments

Modeling and simulation tools and ability to provide effective inputs

Cybersecurity - understanding how to protect PNT data streams and systems from man-in-the-middle attacks and other cyber threats

Signal Processing – specifically, knowledge of advanced techniques, such as those used by military-grade receivers, to filter out interference and detect spoofed signals

Alternative PNT (Alt-PNT) – Familiarity with non-satellite navigation methods like inertial navigation systems (INS), atomic clocks, and visual/lidar-based navigation

Ability and experience in leading/operating in highly dynamic and very complex business environments involving multiple products/projects, locations, and operating units

Ability to articulate facts and ideas in a convincing manner, negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, and advise management on complex issues for decision making

Ability to exercise critical thinking and independent judgment dealing with urgency factors, changing requirement priorities, and constraints