Saalex
PNT/GPS Engineer
Lexington Park, United States · Full-time
No sponsorship$140k-$170kDetected 57 days ago
CybersecurityCustomer SupportAvionicsSystems EngineeringSensors5G/LTECommunication
About the role
- The incumbent serves as a contributing technical team member, supporting navigation-related efforts across multiple aviation platforms.
- The role involves supporting the execution of technical projects and assisting in the development and review of engineering documentation and certification artifacts.
- Assists platform program offices by providing technical data and analysis related to navigation system performance.
Responsibilities
- System Integration and Technical Support Contributes to the integration of navigation systems and components across multiple platforms.
- Provides technical support for navigation-related activities, including EGI-M upgrades and RADALT 5G C-band mitigation efforts.
- Under the guidance of senior engineers, supports the evaluation of Flight Clearances, Engineering Data Requirements Agreement Plans (EDRAPs), and navigation certification artifacts to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with established requirements.
- Supports the definition and refinement of system specifications for PNT, GPS, INS, EGI, NAVWAR, NAVAIDs (TACAN, VOR, DME), RADALT, and precision approach systems.
- Collaborative Support and Development Works collaboratively with other engineers to provide solutions and technical recommendations on navigation topics.
- Attends technical conferences and events to gather information and support organizational goals.
- The GPS Navigation Engineer applies systems engineering principles to the design, integration, and testing of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems.
- This position reports to the Position, Navigation, and Timing Branch Head and provides direct, hands-on engineering support to platform-level Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and the broader engineering organization.
- Essential Functions: System Integration and Technical Support Contributes to the integration of navigation systems and components across multiple platforms.
- Experience or academic coursework related to the design, integration, or testing of GPS, inertial, or other navigation systems.
Requirements
- Active Secret clearance required.
- The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with avionics navigation and communication systems, a strong background in global positioning systems, inertial navigation and flight planning.
- This position requires the ability to apply engineering principles to complex technical problems within a collaborative team environment.
- Knowledge of systems engineering principles related to navigation systems.
- Ability to contribute to technical efforts across diverse engineering disciplines.
- Proficiency in analyzing technical data and assisting in the review of engineering documentation.
Compensation
- $140k-$170k
Visa & Work Authorization
- Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required
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