General Atomics · 1 day ago
Navigation Engineer
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$69K/yr - $116K/yr
2+ years expGeneral Atomics is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development, and they are seeking a Navigation Engineer to join their Aerospace Systems Engineering Department. The role involves providing technical expertise for the design, development, and analysis of navigation systems for space vehicle and weapon system projects.
Telecom & CommunicationsEnergyManufacturingEnergy EfficiencyWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop of aided inertial navigation systems for our weapon systems programs, including projectiles and missiles systems
Develop Alternate/Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solutions, specifically radio frequency (RF) signals of opportunity
Develop software defined radio (SDR) algorithms for detecting and tracking LEO satellite on both commercial and Department of Defense (DoD) satellites
Develop Extended Kalman Filters (EKF) to estimate vehicle position, velocity, and attitude with inputs from software defined radios
Document and present results to senior management and customers
Facilitate rapid resolution of delays that impact Navigation tasks including real-time, thorough communication with task leads, program management and other leadership is required
Collaborate daily with GA engineering teams
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Must have a general understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance
Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables
Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Must be able to work in a team environment and with a team that is geographically dispersed across multiple locations
Must be able to work extended hours as required
Proficiency in code development with Matlab, Python, and C++ (or C) is required
Prior experience in development of Extended Kalman Filters (EKF) for aiding inertial navigation systems is required
Must be able to obtain and retain a Department of Defense (DoD) secret security clearance; ability to upgrade to Top Secret Clearance is highly desirable
Preferred
Proficiency in LabView programming is highly desired
Experience in programming Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) is highly desired
Thorough understanding of RF receivers and SDRs is highly desired
Experience with detection and tracking signals that were not originally designed to support navigation is highly desired
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyTechstars,Techstars Ventures
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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