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Senior Navigation Engineer

Washington, DC

$118K - $162K/yr

Understand inertial sensors (IMUs) and have experience with GNSS/INS sensor fusion, Kalman filtering, and related estimation techniques * Demonstrate strong understanding of how navigation systems ...

Senior Navigation Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$118K - $162K/yr

Understand inertial sensors (IMUs) and have experience with GNSS/INS sensor fusion, Kalman filtering, and related estimation techniques * Demonstrate strong understanding of how navigation systems ...

... inertial navigation systems, sensor fusion and state estimation via Kalman or other optimal filtering algorithms, or navigation simulation and model development. • Have conducted analysis and ...

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What are some common challenges faced when implementing Kalman Filtering for inertial navigation systems?

One common challenge in this role is managing sensor noise and drift, which can significantly affect the accuracy of inertial navigation solutions. You'll need to carefully tune filter parameters and sometimes integrate additional sensor data (like GPS or magnetometers) to improve robustness. Collaboration with hardware teams is typical, as understanding sensor characteristics is crucial for optimal filter performance. Additionally, real-time processing constraints often require you to optimize algorithms for efficiency without sacrificing accuracy.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Kalman Filtering Inertial Navigation Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Kalman Filtering Inertial Navigation Engineer, you need a solid background in control systems, signal processing, and estimation theory, generally supported by a degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field. Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, sensor fusion algorithms, and experience implementing Kalman filters in embedded systems are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help professionals collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and solve complex problems. These skills and qualifications are vital to ensure accurate navigation solutions and robust system performance in real-world applications.

What is Kalman Filtering in inertial navigation?

Kalman Filtering in inertial navigation refers to the use of a mathematical algorithm—the Kalman filter—to estimate the position, velocity, and orientation of a moving object by processing data from inertial sensors such as accelerometers and gyroscopes. The Kalman filter improves the accuracy of navigation by optimally combining sensor measurements and correcting for errors and noise. This technique is essential in applications like aerospace, robotics, and autonomous vehicles, where precise movement tracking is required. By continuously updating estimates as new sensor data arrives, Kalman filtering helps provide reliable and real-time navigation solutions.

What is the difference between Kalman Filtering Inertial Navigation vs INS Algorithm Developer?

AspectKalman Filtering Inertial NavigationINS Algorithm Developer
CredentialsEngineering degrees, knowledge of Kalman filters, navigation systemsEngineering degrees, expertise in navigation algorithms, sensor fusion
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, aerospace, defense, autonomous vehicle developmentSoftware development, simulation, embedded systems in similar industries
Industry UsageDesign and implementation of navigation systems using Kalman filtersDeveloping algorithms for inertial navigation systems, improving accuracy

Kalman Filtering Inertial Navigation focuses on applying Kalman filters to process sensor data for navigation accuracy, while INS Algorithm Developers design and optimize algorithms for inertial navigation systems. Both roles require similar technical skills but differ in their primary focus: one on filtering techniques, the other on algorithm development.

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Guidance, Nav & Control Engineer, Sr - Orlando FL

Guidance, Nav & Control Engineer, Sr - Orlando FL

Lockheed Martin

Orlando, FL • On-site

$90K - $119K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.
By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility.
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.
We are seeking an experienced Guidance and Control (GNC) Engineer who will join a highly skilled team of systems engineering technologists and algorithm developers supporting various contracts and IRADs within Missiles and Fire Control.
What You Will Be Doing
GNC Engineer tasks include:
- Design, develop, and deploy embedded algorithms that perform inertial tracking, inertial navigation and/or sensor fusion
- Develop, verify, and validate both complex models and simulations that utilize match filters, convolutional neural networks, and other such techniques to detect targets of interest.
- Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements
- Perform critical studies, analyses, and test activities that support ground and flight test efforts including Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) activities
- Opportunities will exist to join small teams of engineers and algorithm developers on a variety of different programs that are in various stages of product development.
- Support program reviews and technical interchange meetings with internal leadership and/or external customers
Why Join Us
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
Basic Qualifications
- BS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or similar STEM degree.
- Interim Secret DoD Clearance is needed to start, therefore you must be a US Citizen.
- Candidate should be fluent in computer programming languages such as MATLAB, python, and C++.
- Candidate should have relevant experience or exposure to Inertial Tracking and/or Navigation Algorithm Development in areas that may include:
Navigation:
Inertial navigation, strapdown navigation, attitude and velocity keeping, advanced GPS signal processing techniques, magnetic navigation, star-tracking, visual navigation, covariance analysis, transfer alignment with a host platform, boresight/calibration modeling and estimation, inertial sensor selection and performance modelling.
Inertial Tracking:
Extended and Unscented Kalman filtering, non-linear state estimation, Gaussian mixture models, information filtering, particle filtering, multi-hypothesis tracking, Bayesian inference, multi-sensor fusion, passive sensing and stereo tracking, angle-only tracking, feature-aided tracking, image tracking, integrated multi-model tracking, low-SNR target tracking, inertial attitude and line-of-sight estimation, contextual data fusion, scene-based event detection, supervised and unsupervised machine learning, object classification, kinematic and radiometric feature estimation, hypothesis testing, Monte Carlo methods.
- Candidate should Have experience implementing and debugging GNC algorithms running in a real-time environment and experience processing instrumented real-time system data.
- Candidate must be proficient in developing and validating C++ algorithm simulations and hardware models with real-time data collections.
Desired skills
- Active Secret Clearance.
- MATLAB Proficiency
- Linear algebra software packages experience
- Strong programming skills that can translate to C++ development in a Linux environment
- Experience deploying algorithms that satisfy real-time performance requirements
- Knowledge of electro-optical/infrared detection technology, optics, and principles of radiometry
- Familiarity with clutter rejection techniques
- Knowledge and experience with Modelling and Simulation of EOIR systems
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $101,000 - $178,135. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $116,200 - $201,365. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

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