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Wing

Navigation Engineer

Palo Alto, CA

Wing is looking for a Navigation Engineer to join our Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C) team. This role will be based in Palo Alto, CA, or remote within the United States . This position seeks ...

JT4, LLC

Navigation - Engineer

Edwards, CA · On-site

$110K - $185K/yr

Engineers in this position are responsible for the developmental test and evaluation and analysis of guidance, navigation and autopilot algorithms, and operational flight software. Additionally ...

JT4 LLC

Navigation - Engineer

Edwards, CA

$110K - $185K/yr

Engineers in this position are responsible for the developmental test and evaluation and analysis of guidance, navigation and autopilot algorithms, and operational flight software. Additionally ...

Judge Group, Inc.

Navigation Engineer

Cambridge, MA

$70 - $120/hr

D. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent. The work will focus on developing, analyzing and testing navigation algorithms and software ...

Lockheed Martin

Navigation Engineer

Marietta, GA · On-site

You will be the Navigation Engineer - Level 2 for the AMMM Communications, Navigation, and Sensors Team which is responsible for delivering cuttingedge RF solutions that power our aircraft ...

Lockheed Martin

Navigation Engineer

Marietta, GA · On-site

$82K - $146K/yr

You will be the Navigation Engineer - Level 2 for the AMMM Communications, Navigation, and Sensors Team which is responsible for delivering cutting-edge RF solutions that power our aircraft ...

W3Global Inc.

Senior Navigation Engineer

Dallas, TX

$140K - $190K/yr

Senior Navigation Engineer Our Client is seeking a Senior Navigation Engineer to join the R&D team and contribute to advancing next-generation navigation technologies. Key Responsibilities * Advance ...

Wing

Navigation Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site +1

$182K - $242K/yr

Wing is looking for a Navigation Engineer to join our Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C) team. This role will be based in Palo Alto, CA, or remote within the United States . This position seeks ...

Mach Industries

Navigation Engineer

Huntington Beach, CA · On-site

$140K - $200K/yr

Bachelor's in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics. * Experience: 1+ years of building and shipping Navigation solutions. * Deep understanding of navigation sensors (i.e, IMU, GNSS receiver)

Advanced Space

Sr. Navigation Engineer

Westminster, CO · On-site

$132K - $174K/yr

Based in Westminster, Colorado, this incredible team is looking for a Sr. Spacecraft Navigation Engineer who's eager to push the state of the art in spacecraft navigation technology. This position is ...

VectorNav Technologies

Senior Navigation Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Navigation Engineer to join VectorNav's R&D team to help us: * Push forward VectorNav's state-of-the-art estimation algorithms for inertial navigation systems * Research and ...

Advanced Space

Sr. Navigation Engineer

Westminster, CO · On-site

$132K - $174K/yr

Based in Westminster, Colorado, this incredible team is looking for a Sr. Spacecraft Navigation Engineer who's eager to push the state of the art in spacecraft navigation technology. This position is ...

VectorNav Technologies

Senior Navigation Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$97K - $134K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Navigation Engineer to join VectorNav's R&D team to help us: * Push forward VectorNav's state-of-the-art estimation algorithms for inertial navigation systems * Research and ...

VectorNav Technologies

Senior Navigation Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$97K - $134K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Navigation Engineer to join VectorNav's R&D team to help us: * Push forward VectorNav's state-of-the-art estimation algorithms for inertial navigation systems * Research and ...

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How much do navigation engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for navigation engineer in the United States is $118,348.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,000.00 and $149,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Navigation Engineer job?

A Navigation Engineer designs, develops, and maintains navigation systems for aerospace, marine, automotive, or robotic applications. They work with technologies like GPS, inertial navigation, and sensor fusion to ensure precise positioning and movement. Their role involves software development, algorithm design, and troubleshooting to improve navigation accuracy and reliability. These engineers often collaborate with other specialists in aerospace, robotics, or transportation industries.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Navigation Engineer position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Navigation Engineer, you need strong analytical skills, a background in engineering or computer science, and expertise in navigation algorithms and sensor integration. Experience with tools such as MATLAB, GNSS software suites, inertial navigation systems, and certifications like Professional Engineer (PE) or relevant industry credentials are valuable. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective teamwork and communication are important soft skills in this field. These qualifications are crucial for developing accurate, reliable navigation solutions and collaborating efficiently on multidisciplinary projects.

What are common challenges faced by Navigation Engineers in their daily work?

Navigation Engineers often face the challenge of ensuring precise positioning and navigation under varying environmental conditions, such as urban canyons or signal interference areas. They must troubleshoot and optimize complex sensor fusion algorithms to maintain system accuracy and reliability. This role typically requires close collaboration with software developers, hardware engineers, and project managers to implement robust solutions and quickly address technical issues as they arise. Staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in navigation technology is also key to meeting the evolving needs of clients or industries.
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Navigation Engineer

Navigation Engineer

Wing

Palo Alto, CA

Other

Posted 27 days ago

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About the Role:

Wing is looking for a Navigation Engineer to join our Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C) team. This role will be based in Palo Alto, CA, or remote within the United States. This position seeks a Guidance, Navigation, and Control engineer who has experience creating reliable advanced autonomy algorithms for aerospace systems. We are looking for people who are capable of developing highly practical algorithmic solutions to address operational needs for our drone delivery system. The candidate thrives in a cross-functional multidisciplinary environment with software, electrical, mechanical, flight test, and embedded software engineers.  

What You'll Do: 

  • Create and own innovative and reliable Guidance, Navigation, and Control solutions for our autonomous aircraft fleet to drive business impact and commercial success.
  • Provide expertise in various sensor modalities, including GNSS and inertial systems, and their integration into broader autonomous aircraft systems.
  • Perform analysis on GNSS sensor data ranging from prototypes to large-scale production operations to inform requirements and designs and implement solutions to improve performance for business impact and commercial success.
  • Create analyses, establish requirements, write and review design documents, implement code, and perform verification and validation of productionized flightworthy software in MATLAB, Python, and/or C++.
  • Share deep technical knowledge with the broader team on GNSS and  inertial navigation modalities, including design, implementation, verification and validation techniques.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally between aircraft software, perception, hardware, and test teams.
  • Develop filtering solutions, such as Kalman Filters and other linear and non-linear filters, to fuse information from a variety of sensor technologies.
  • Conduct trade studies for sensor and algorithm designs. Perform risk assessments of different types of algorithms as applied to real-world scenarios.
  • Have ownership and cognisance of systems throughout the entire life-cycle: concept, design, implementation, lab and flight testing and evaluation, fielding, and support.

What You'll Need: 

  • 8+ years of experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control for aerospace systems.
  • MS degree, PhD, or equivalent practical experience in Aerospace, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience working on multi-sensor fusion navigation systems for aerospace systems, including GNSS/INS integration.
  • Experience writing embedded safety critical software in C++, Matlab, and/or Python.
  • Technical depth in at least two of the following areas: aircraft dynamics and control, multi-modal sensor fusion, contingency management, GNSS position engine development, INS/GNSS navigation system development, UAV path planning algorithms, and/or GNC simulation and data analysis.
  • Expertise in Kalman Filtering and other estimation methods.

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