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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.

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.

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Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Engineer/Senior Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Eng...

Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Engineer/Senior Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Eng...

The Aerospace Corporation

Colorado Springs, CO

$103K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The divisionleveragesa broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.

The Surveillance and Navigation Architecture Performance Department (SNAPD) in the Integrated Performance Subdivision aspires to be the premier forceadvisingthe evolution of national security and civil space enterprises,leveragingour modeling and simulation (M&S)expertiseto evaluateend-to-endarchitecture performance.

Within SNAPD, theNavigation and PositioningArchitecturesSection(NPAS)develops andmaintainstechnical capabilitiesinmodeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) to perform requirements verification, analyses-of-alternatives (AoA), and performance evaluation for navigation and positioning systems. We are looking for curious and innovative teammates to help us address our customers'hardestproblems!

Work Model:

This full-time position requires 100% onsite work in El Segundo, CA,Chantilly, VA, or Colorado Springs, CO.

WhatYou'llBe Doing

  • Carry outanalysis driving recommendations for research, development, and acquisition decisions for legacy and emergingnavigation and positioning systems

  • Serve as a key pointof contactforspecialized technicalexpertisein geolocation, PNT architecture analysis or PNT resilience

  • Lead cross-department teams in conducting specialized technical analysis and development tasks

  • Independentlytranslate customer needs into projectobjectivesand provide technical evaluations

  • Perform end-to-end (E2E) performance evaluations and analysis-of-alternatives (AoA) using in-house or internally developed analysis tools

  • Serve as a technical mentor to junior staffin one or more department focus areas, coordinating training and delivering a strategy formaintainingbench depth in department capabilities.

  • Develop and presenttimelyand technicallyaccuratepresentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results to technical leads, management, and customers

  • Support development and sustainment of the organization's analysis and simulation tools and capabilities

What You Need to be Successful:

MinimumRequirements:

Engineering Specialist

  • B.S.degreein aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, mathematics, orarelated discipline from an accredited school

  • 8or moreyears ofrelevantprofessional,technicalworkexperience

  • Professional experience withone or more of the following subjects:space-related modelingand simulation,geolocation,mission data processing, signal processing, space threats, resilient systems, advanced PNT technologies, algorithm design, software development,ormathematical modeling

  • Proficiencywith one or more software languages that may include Python,C,C++, MATLAB, Fortran, Java

  • This positionrequirestheability to obtain andmaintainaTS/SCIsecurity clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance

In addition to the above, theminimumrequirements forSenior Engineering Specialistinclude:

  • 12years of increasingly responsible engineering experience

  • Knowledge in one or more of these specific national security space or intelligence mission areas: signals intelligence, geo-spatial intelligence, space surveillance, navigationsystemsor space protection

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if youhaveone or more of these:

  • Graduate degree in one of the fields of study mentioned above

  • Current, active TS/SCI security clearance

  • Significant experiencein one or more of the functional/missionareas listed above

  • Demonstratedtechnical leadership, personal accountability, and adaptability to changing customer expectations

  • Knowledge of Intelligence Community or US Department of Defense business practices, acquisition policies, or space mission portfolios

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$129,000.00 - $249,600.00Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change
  • Engage with Impact
  • Foster Innovation
  • Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

  • 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

  • Flexible spending accounts

  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

  • Relocation assistance

  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

  • Education assistance programs

  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailatpeoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

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