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## Senior Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) EngineerApplylocations: Chantilly, VA: El Segundo, CA: Colorado Springs, COtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date:

Safran

Senior Navigation Systems Engineer

Rochester, NY · On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

Safran Federal Systems provides Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (R-PNT) solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. Government agencies, defense organizations and their contractors.

Safran

Senior Navigation Systems Engineer

Rochester, NY

$103K - $141K/yr

Safran Federal Systems providesResilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (R-PNT)solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. Government agencies, defense organizations and their contractors.

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How much do positioning navigation jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for positioning navigation in the United States is $18.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Positioning Navigation vs GPS Technician?

AspectPositioning NavigationGPS Technician
Required CredentialsGIS certifications, surveying licensesGPS installation and repair certifications
Work EnvironmentField surveys, mapping projectsEquipment setup, maintenance, field service
Industry UsageMapping, navigation systems, geospatial analysisTelecommunications, surveying, infrastructure
Search & ComparisonUsed for navigation system design and geospatial positioningFocused on GPS device troubleshooting and installation

Positioning Navigation involves creating and managing systems for accurate location data, often requiring GIS and surveying skills. GPS Technicians focus on installing, maintaining, and repairing GPS devices and systems. While both roles deal with location data, Positioning Navigation emphasizes system design and geospatial analysis, whereas GPS Technicians specialize in hardware and device functionality.

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Infographic showing various Positioning Navigation job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,476 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

Positioning, Navigation & Timing Engineer

Huntsville, AL • On-site

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Job description

This position requires a talented and experienced PNT Engineer to contribute to a PNT engineering team within a larger, multidisciplined team to perform the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process, including analysis/feasibility, planning/requirements, design, system development, testing, deployment, maintenance, evaluation, and disposition/disposal. The PNT Engineer will be required to contribute to Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) simulations; prototyping; and other activities necessary for the SDLC process.
* Design, perform, and manage PNT MS SWIL and HWIL simulations; prototyping; and other activities to establish and verify PNT system concepts.
* Plan, perform, and manage PNT system design, development, integration, and test and evaluation activities as necessary.
* Identify, manage, and communicate program and project risks.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
* Bachelor"s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant technical discipline.
* Experience in Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Global Positioning System (GPS), and Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR).
* Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing through producing test plans, final reports, process instructions, or other equivalent activities.
* Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Required Experience
* Minimum 2 years" experience performing and leading PNT engineering activities across the SDLC process.
* Experience with projects using Agile methodologies, Digital Engineering (DE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
* Experience utilizing MATLAB? and/or Python code to perform MS&A, data analysis and reduction, and HWIL equipment control and automation.
Desired Qualifications
* Master"s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other relevant technical discipline.
* 5+ years" experience performing and leading PNT engineering activities across the SDLC process.
* Experience with Government or commercial spaceflight projects.
* Experience with aerospace system lifecycle design for launch, mission operations, and end-of-mission disposal.
* Active SECRET clearance.