Field Geospatial Navigation Engineer

Advanced Navigation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development budget

Paid time off

Hybrid work considerations

Job summary

Advanced Navigation in Huntsville, AL seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer specializing in geospatial navigation to translate customer needs into tailored hardware/software solutions.

You will lead PoCs, deliver live demonstrations, and collaborate with sales, product, and engineering teams to drive customer onboarding and ensure successful deployments across defense and robotics sectors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical pre-sales or solution engineering experience in a high-tech hardware/software environment.
• Working knowledge of GNSS, INS, cloud computing, networking, and sensor integration concepts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with ability to present to diverse audiences.
• Ability to analyze sensor data and calculate kinematic metrics.

Responsibilities

• Consult with prospects to evaluate technical requirements and geospatial needs.
• Architect customized hardware/software proposals leveraging GNSS/INS.
• Deliver compelling technical presentations and live product demonstrations.
• Lead PoC projects to validate feasibility and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate feedback into roadmaps.
• Partner with sales to address inquiries and accelerate the sales cycle.
• Maintain industry knowledge and ensure regulatory compliance during engagements.
• Travel occasionally to client sites and trade shows for demonstrations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Salesforce

Job description

Advanced Navigation in Huntsville, AL seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer specializing in geospatial navigation to translate customer needs into tailored hardware/software solutions.

You will lead PoCs, deliver live demonstrations, and collaborate with sales, product, and engineering teams to drive customer onboarding and ensure successful deployments across defense and robotics sectors.