Centimeter-Precision GNSS Navigation Algorithms Engineer

Xona-Space-Systems; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Xona is seeking a Navigation Algorithms Engineer to join our Ground Software team. This hands-on role focuses on core estimation pipelines and monitoring the Pulsar constellation for centimeter-level accuracy.

Ideal candidates have strong statistics/estimation backgrounds and experience in C++ and Python, with familiarity in navigation or signal processing. This role supports real-time GNSS solutions on a global scale.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics or related field.
• Strong background in statistics and estimation theory (e.g., least squares, Kalman filtering).
• Proficiency in C++ and Python programming demonstrated in projects or internships.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain tools to monitor constellation health and performance in real time.
• Collaborate on PPP and other estimation pipelines across the navigation stack.
• Partner with the navigation team to ship prototypes into production.

Skills

Statistics

Estimation theory

C++

Python

Navigation experience

Signal processing

Education

MS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PPP

Job description

Xona is seeking a Navigation Algorithms Engineer to join our Ground Software team. This hands-on role focuses on core estimation pipelines and monitoring the Pulsar constellation for centimeter-level accuracy.

Ideal candidates have strong statistics/estimation backgrounds and experience in C++ and Python, with familiarity in navigation or signal processing. This role supports real-time GNSS solutions on a global scale.