Navigation Engineer

Aeron Systems; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeron Systems seeks a navigation engineer to design, implement, and test navigation and estimation algorithms within the inertial sensors team.

You will test algorithms with field data, collaborate with product teams, and continually advance understanding of navigation concepts and sensor fusion techniques.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc in Electronics / Aerospace / Computer Science / Applied Physics / Mathematics.
• Experience with DSP, sensor fusion, estimation, and control algorithms.
• Proficiency with Python/Octave for modelling, simulation and visualization; C programming knowledge preferred.
• Experience with Git, SVN and software PLM processes.

Responsibilities

• Testing navigation and estimation algorithms in real-life and field data.
• Collaborating with product design, owners and application teams.
• Staying up to date with latest trends and documenting findings.

Skills

DSP

Sensor fusion

Estimation theory

Control algorithms

Python

Octave

C

Git

SVN

Mathematics

Education

B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc in Electronics / Aerospace / Computer Science / Applied Physics / Mathematics

Tools

Python

Octave

Git

SVN

C

Job description

We seek a highly talented navigation engineer to join our inertial sensors team. The engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing navigation and estimation algorithms.

Technical Skills:

• Understanding of discrete systems, discrete signal processing, and multi-rate systems.
• Hands-on experience in various types of mathematical modelling.
• Characterization and understanding the behavior of nonlinear systems.
• Hands-on experience of graphical and analytical tools for system modelling, visualization, and simulations.
• Solid understanding of statistics and probability theory
• Solid knowledge of optimal estimation filters and overall estimation theory, linear and nonlinear optimal estimators
• Understanding of algorithm optimization by memory usage and computational perspective
• Knowledge of control systems fundamentals such as standard test inputs, phase and frequency response, state-space modelling, Fourier and Laplace transform.
• Fundamental understanding of classical physics, and kinematic equations.
• Fundamental understanding of basic mathematics, differentiation, integration, linear algebra, vector space, etc.
• Understanding of different reference frames used in navigation systems.
• Understanding of attitude and position estimation by different sensor fusion techniques and the role of different inertial sensors in attitude / heading / velocity / position estimation and dead reckoning.
• Understanding of different types of inertial sensors such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, inclinometers, and magnetometers.
• Understanding of navigation filters such as aided/unaided navigation, and different types of coupling used in navigation.
• Understanding of strap-down inertial navigation systems, their modes of operations, and system alignment.
• Solid understanding of Euler angles and their representation, Direction cosine, and quaternion coordinate transformations.
• Understanding of GNSS systems, working principles, and understanding of various GPS parameters.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Testing of algorithms in real-life conditions and with field data sets
• Working closely with product design teams, product owners, and application teams
• Stay up to date with the latest trends, study legacy documentation on the subject, and evolve your understanding

Academic Qualifications:

• B.E./ B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc in Electronics / Aerospace / Computer Science / Applied Physics / Mathematics
• Experience in DSP, sensor fusion, estimation, and control algorithms

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency with Python/Octave for modelling, simulation and visualization
• Working knowledge of C is preferred
• Solid understanding of engineering principles, fundamental physics
• Experience with Git, SVN, and software PLM processes
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills