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General Atomics · 3 days ago

Navigation Engineer

Poway California

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$81K/yr - $142K/yr

3+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is a world leader in reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a Navigation Engineer to design, develop, analyze, and maintain navigation systems and flight sensor equipment for aircraft applications.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work on the design, development, and testing of navigation systems, flight sensors, and avionics equipment for aircraft applications

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sensor engineers, flight controls engineers, software developers, systems engineers, and advanced programs to integrate navigation systems seamlessly with aircraft systems

Stay up-to-date with advancements in navigation and sensor technology by representing the company and participating in industry conferences

Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement

Conduct research and development projects to enhance navigation system capabilities

Participate in bid and proposal activities

Qualification

Navigation system integrationNavigation data processingEmbedded computing hardwarePythonMatlabSimulinkVisual navigation algorithmsSWILHWIL simulationAutonomyAI algorithmsGuidanceControl algorithmsAviation regulations knowledge

Required

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Experience with navigation system integration in military unmanned aircraft

Knowledge navigation data processing, Kalman filters, and fusion techniques

In-depth knowledge of navigation technologies, aviation regulations, and safety standards

Experience with air data systems, aircraft sensors, and embedded computing hardware

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required

Preferred

Proficient in scripting languages such as Python is desirable

Proficient in the use of Matlab and Simulink tools

Experience with developing, implementing and testing visual navigation algorithms such as terrain image matching is strongly desired

Experience with using radio frequency signals of opportunity as navigation aids and the associated design, integration and testing of associated algorithms and nav subsystem is strongly desired

Experience with Software-In-The-Loop (SWIL) and Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) simulation and testing is strongly desired

Experience with implementing and testing autonomy, collaborative engagement, artificial intelligence, and machine learning algorithms is desired

Experience with guidance and control algorithms, simulation models, hardware, and software is desired