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Safran

Senior Navigation Systems Engineer

Rochester, NY · On-site

$100K - $140K/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.

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 Timing (PNT) solutions. * Develop robust navigation capabilities for GPS-denied, degraded, and contested ...

Cortek Inc

Position Navigation and Timing

Washington, DC · On-site

$122K - $167K/yr

Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) Special Staff Officer (SSO) Location: DC Metro AreaThis is an Onsite Position: Opportunity Overview: CORTEK seeks a highly qualified Position Navigation and ...

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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.

Senior Navigation Systems Engineer

Rochester, NY • On-site

Safran
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$100K - $140K/yr

Full-time

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 91 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

The Opportunity:
As a Senior Navigation Systems Engineer you will be responsible for leading the innovation, pursuit, and execution of US Government and DoD technology development in Inertial Navigation Systems with an emphasis on driving growth of the IMU and INS business to support Safran Federal Systems and Safran's long term sales goals.
Our Technology:
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 Federal Systems is authorized to work on the full spectrum of U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects, in addition to supporting strategic partnerships for key defense PNT technologies.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Integrate Safran inertial navigation hardware within the laboratory environment; Test and evaluate system functionality and performance.
  • Utilize experience with electronic test equipment and software test tools to troubleshoot hardware; Lead the timely resolution of problems without guidance.
  • Work directly with customers to help integrate Safran inertial sensors and navigation systems into commercial and/or military applications.
  • Establish test methods and procedures and execute the testing of inertial sensors and inertial navigation systems. Analyze data and use data to validate system performance; Generate reports and presentations based on test results.
  • Leverage a strong technical background in avionics and electronics systems enabling interaction with customers' systems engineers, hardware/electrical/software engineers, and other technical staff members.
  • Develop new Government and DoD business, directly with the Government and indirectly through large system integrators through a thorough understanding of the factors that are critical to success of the customer's mission.
  • Travel within the U.S. to meet with customers.

What You Bring to Safran Federal Systems:
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in avionics hardware integration, especially related to navigation systems.
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical or aerospace engineering. Master's degree is preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with military and/or avionics hardware and familiarity with equipment wiring standards and practices is required.
  • Familiarity with system requirements and related verification and validation methods.
  • Experience with military and civil qualification standards for hardware and software.
  • Demonstrated ability to process, analyze, and present inertial system test results.
  • Technical writing skill and experience - academic thesis, peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, project reports; ability to support technical writing with high quality graphics/ charts/ schematics
  • Speaking/ Presentation/ Dialogue Skills - white board, small and large group presentations; high degree of comfort speaking senior military and staff personnel; ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals; intuitive ability to pivot from presentation to dialogue as appropriate
  • Demonstrable Strong customer focus, ownership, urgency and drive.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly.
  • Self-motivated, and ability to prioritize effectively to achieve goals, comfortable with ambiguity
  • High level of skill communicating effectively across internal and external organizations, both verbally and in writing
  • Experience in Sales Development, Prospecting, Qualifying, Negotiating, and Understanding informal decision-making structures
  • Ability to travel up to 50% both internationally and domestically.
  • Secret level security clearance a preferred.
  • French language skills a preferred.
  • Proficient in Positioning, Navigation and Timing technologies or related high-tech industry preferred.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Commitment to supporting an inclusive and accessible work environment, including participation in reasonable workplace accommodations processes as needed
  • Ability to engage effectively in work activities that may include laboratory, integration, or field environments, with reasonable accommodation provided where applicable under ADA guidelines.

About Safran Federal Systems:
Safran Federal Systems has been awarded as aWinner of the USA Today and Rochester Metro Area Top Workplaces 2026 Award.
In 2022, Safran acquired Orolia, now Safran Trusted 4D, the world leader in Resilient PNT. At the intersection of critical infrastructure and national defense, Safran Trusted 4D solutions govern and protect the integrity of systems that shape the world. In early 2019, Orolia Defense & Security spun off as a separate entity from its parent company Orolia, with the mission of providing resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. Government agencies, U.S. Defense organizations, and their contractors.
In August of 2019, Orolia Defense & Security acquired Talen-X, a U.S. company specializing in advanced GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Simulation solutions and Interference, Detection, and Mitigation (IDM) technologies. Talen-X's portfolio was an ideal fit and has helped to enhance Safran FS's overall offerings. The acquisition enabled Talen-X's existing resources, operations, and capabilities to be
scaled and accelerated to better support the warfighter. Read the press releasehere.
Safran Federal Systems operates as a proxy-regulated company, Free of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). As such, Safran FS Defense & Security is approved to work on the full spectrum of U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects and is positioned to support strategic partnerships in the development of key PNT technologies for the defense market.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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