Early-Career NPC Sensor Fusion Engineer

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 102,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Generous vacation

Medical benefits

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks an engineer with a strong background in control theory, estimation, sensor fusion, and navigation technologies to advance real-time NPC systems. The role emphasizes applying estimation theory and Monte Carlo methods to embedded navigation and control challenges.

The engineer will develop novel estimation algorithms, validate them with flight data, and collaborate across Sandia's 5322 Pathfinder Navigation, Pointing, and Control (NPC) Department to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Experience with Kalman filters and sensor fusion.
• Strong technical communication and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop navigation and estimation algorithms for real-time embedded flight software.
• Assess the performance of inertial navigation systems across multiple vehicle platforms.
• Integrate sensor models and upgrade flight software with modern software practices.
• Develop and verify control algorithms and ensure they meet required performance.
• Document algorithms and analyses through reports and presentations.

Skills

Kalman filters

Sensor fusion

Navigation algorithms

C/C++

MATLAB

Real-time embedded systems

Monte Carlo methods

GPS/GNSS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Graduate degree in related field

Tools

MATLAB

C/C++

GPS/GNSS interfaces

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories seeks an engineer with a strong background in control theory, estimation, sensor fusion, and navigation technologies to advance real-time NPC systems. The role emphasizes applying estimation theory and Monte Carlo methods to embedded navigation and control challenges.

The engineer will develop novel estimation algorithms, validate them with flight data, and collaborate across Sandia's 5322 Pathfinder Navigation, Pointing, and Control (NPC) Department to deliver