Analog Devices · 1 day ago
Principal Navigation Systems Architect (PN&T)
US, MA, Chelmsford, Elizabeth
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$174K/yr - $261K/yr
10+ years expAnalog Devices, Inc. is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. They are seeking a highly skilled Navigation & PNT Expert to lead the design, development, integration, and validation of advanced navigation systems for defense, commercial, and space applications.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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 (e.g., GNSS-denied, urban canyon, RF-challenged)
Develop, tune, and validate navigation algorithms, including Kalman filters, tightly/loosely coupled fusion, integrity monitoring, and error-state modeling
Model and simulate PNT systems to predict performance, assess sensor trade-offs, and support system design decisions
Conduct GNSS signal analysis, including interference, spoofing detection, multipath characterization, and resilience enhancement
Lead integration and testing in laboratory and field environments using representative sensors and platforms
Support system architecture development, providing expert input on PNT requirements, interfaces, and performance budgets
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, autonomy, guidance & control, and systems engineering
Document and communicate findings, presenting test results, performance analyses, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Qualification
Required
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 (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou) and augmentation systems (SBAS, RTK, PPP)
Strong understanding of inertial sensors (IMUs), magnetometers, barometers, wheel odometry, etc
Strong understanding of navigation and sensor-fusion algorithms (EKF/UKF, error-state filtering, SLAM)
Strong understanding of timing systems (oscillators, synchronization, clock modeling)
Proficiency with simulation and analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++, ROS)
Experience with real-world data collection, calibration, and system testing
Strong problem-solving ability and communication skills
US Citizenship required
Preferred
Experience with GNSS-denied navigation (vision, lidar, RF, UWB, pseudolites)
Experience with autonomous vehicles, aerospace, robotics, defense, or maritime navigation
Knowledge of signal processing, RF systems, or GNSS receiver internals
Familiarity with certification or compliance standards (e.g., DO-229, DO-253, RCTA/DO-178, ISO 26262)
Experience developing resilient PNT systems, including anti-jamming and anti-spoofing techniques
Benefits
Medical, vision and dental coverage
401k
Paid vacation
Holidays
Sick time
Other benefits
Company
Analog Devices
Analog Devices (NYSE: ADI) defines innovation and excellence in signal processing. ADI's analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.6MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Defense
2025-04-11Post Ipo Debt
2024-09-18Grant· $4.6M
2012-04-02IPO
Leadership Team
Vincent Roche
Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Directors
John Hassett
SVP Industrial & Consumer Group
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