Senior Navigation Control Engineer

Searchability®; England; Hybrid; GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Navigation Control Engineer for a hybrid role in Paddington, London. The ideal candidate will have expertise in navigation, guidance, and control algorithms for autonomous systems and be proficient in C++ and/or Python. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams to ensure vehicle safety and reliability. The role offers a salary of up to £110,000 along with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in navigation, guidance, and control systems.
• Mid-Senior level experience in autonomous vehicle engineering.
• Full-time employment required.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of navigation, guidance, and control algorithms.
• Collaborate with perception, autonomy, and embedded teams.
• Ensure accurate and reliable vehicle behavior.

Skills

Navigation, guidance, and control systems

Control theory

Algorithm development

C++ and/or Python

GNSS, INS, IMU, SLAM

Simulation validation

Education

Background in Information Technology or Software Development

Job description

SENIOR NAVIGATION CONTROL ENGINEER – PADDINGTON (HYBRID)

Base pay: up to £110,000 plus competitive package.

Location: Paddington, London (Hybrid)

Key responsibilities: Take ownership of navigation, guidance, and control algorithms across complex autonomous systems, collaborating with perception, autonomy, and embedded teams to deliver accurate, reliable, and safe vehicle behaviour in real‑world environments.

Essential skills:

• Strong experience in navigation, guidance, and control (NGC) systems.
• Solid grounding in control theory, state estimation, and sensor fusion.
• Experience developing algorithms for autonomous or robotic platforms.
• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python within a real‑time or embedded environment.
• Experience working with GNSS, INS, IMU, SLAM, or related localisation technologies.
• Validating algorithms through simulation, SIL/HIL, and real‑world testing.

Additional qualifications:

• Mid‑Senior level experience in autonomous vehicle engineering.
• Full‑time employment.
• Background in Information Technology, Software Development.

To be considered, please apply through this advert or email Daniel Jones at [e-mail].

Contact: 0203 763 3888 / 07704 152 638.

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