University of Dayton Research Institute · 5 days ago
Senior PNT Engineer
Dayton, OH
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expUniversity of Dayton Research Institute is looking for a senior level Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) engineer to join their PNT group. This role involves writing software to interface with hardware for alternative navigation research, requiring experience in developing software drivers for navigation equipment.
EducationService IndustryUniversities
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Write software to interface with hardware for our customers conducting alternative navigation research
Manage deadlines effectively
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or other relevant technical field
8+ years of directly related experience is required
Successful experience developing software using C++, Python, and Java to interface with navigation equipment
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage deadlines effectively
Eligibility to obtain a United States SECRET clearance (or higher) is required for ongoing employment in this position
Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen
Preferred
Master's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant technical field
Demonstrated, effective interpersonal skills
Ability to promote inclusive excellence in the workplace
Active SECRET clearance
Comfortable with travel to remote test events 10-15% of the year
Professional experience or familiarity with: Interfacing with navigation aiding sensors
Installing, configuring, and working with software in Linux environments
Source code version control systems such as Git, or similar
Database software development
Containerizing code into Docker images and deploying Docker containers
Experience developing software to communicate and exchange information (e.g. commands, status, data) with hardware devices, sensors, and/or systems
Experience synchronizing systems with external time sources
Remote flight testing experience
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
Retirement
Disability
Tuition assistance
Vacation/sick accrual
Holiday pay
Company
University of Dayton Research Institute
University of Dayton Research Institute is a scientific and engineering research institute serving government and nonprofit customers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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