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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 ...

GuideTech LLC

Senior Navigation Engineer

$107K - $146K/yr

Lead system-level architecture for navigation, localization, and Positioning, Navigation, and ... Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance. * Support field testing and deployment of ...

Helsing

Senior Navigation Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$118K - $162K/yr

The role Autonomous UAS depend on precise, resilient Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) to ... As a GNSS and Navigation Engineer, you will own one of the most mission-critical capabilities for ...

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

$105K/yr

... entire positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) spectrum in support of strategic deterrence ... Navy. We are seeking a Senior Navigation Engineer to join the team of independent evaluators and ...

Helsing

Senior Navigation Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$118K - $162K/yr

The role Autonomous UAS depend on precise, resilient Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) to ... As a GNSS and Navigation Engineer, you will own one of the most mission-critical capabilities for ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for positioning navigation engineer in the United States is $94,162.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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.