PNT Solution Engineer

Viavi Solutions; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Viavi Solutions is seeking a PNT Systems Engineer to lead end-to-end PNT architecture, solve complex timing and GNSS challenges, and develop simulation environments. You will gather stakeholder needs, define interfaces, and support demonstrations and trials across defence-focused projects.

The role requires a strong background in engineering, systems life cycle, and embedded software fundamentals, with emphasis on autonomous work and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering in related discipline.
• Experience in systems engineering incl. requirements management, architecture, integration, validation.
• GNSS knowledge: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, etc.
• Timing systems and clock management experience.
• Embedded software fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end PNT system architectures.
• Develop and maintain PNT architecture, design and interface docs.
• Build simulation environments to characterize PNT performance.
• Design, integrate and support PNT solutions for trials and demos.
• Contribute to assured PNT strategies for degraded environments.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C/C++

Job description

Summary:VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company - to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.Duties & Responsibilities:ABOUT THE ROLEIn this role, you will be responsible for both system architecture and PNT engineering:Systems Engineering & Architecture• Gather, analyse and formalise internal and external stakeholders' needs relating to resilient PNT systems.• Define end-to-end PNT system architectures.• Develop and maintain PNT architecture, design, and interface documentation and interface control documentation.• Develop simulation environments to characterize PNT solution performance and robustness.PNT Engineering• Knowledge on Timing product lines (clocks, time servers), address questions and provide training to customers and industry partners.• Design, integrate and support PNT solutions for trials, demonstrations and trade shows, clock disciplining, and holdover strategies.• Contribute to assured PNT strategies for operation in GNSS degraded or contested environments.WHAT YOU BRINGTo be successful in this role you will bring:• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Systems Engineering, or related discipline).• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering, including requirements management, system architecture, integration, and verification and validation.• Systems engineering and product development life cycle.• Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS): GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, etc.• Timing systems and clock management.• MATLAB and Simulink.• Python and/or C/C++.• Embedded software fundamentals.• interest in advanced defence technologiesOn a personal level you will demonstrate:• solid planning and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task• ability to manage technical requirements and ensure their integration across multiple project areas• well-developed problem-solving skills, initiative in proactively seeking solutions, and an analytical mind• effective stakeholders engagement, strong customer service ethic, and good interpersonal skills• ability to build & maintain superior customer relationships• strong attention to detail• must be able to work autonomously as well as within a team environmentWhilst it's not necessary to deliver within the role it would be desirable if you were able to support alternative and complementary PNT techniques, including inertial-only navigation, terrain aiding, celestial navigation, and signals of opportunity.Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:Please note applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain Defence security clearance, if required.If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer - minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.