GNC Navigation Engineer

Kodatech; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KODA Technologies Inc. is seeking a GNC Navigation Engineer to specialize in development, simulation, analysis, and testing of navigation algorithms for our Huntsville, AL program. Active DoD security clearance required.

You will work with a team of GNC engineers to model and implement sensor fusion using EKF, UKF, particle filters, and factor graphs, integrating IMUs, star trackers, cameras, and altimeters. Strong C++ and communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• Post secondary STEM degree with 5–10+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience with Kalman filters, UKF, particle filters, or factor graphs.
• Experience with IMUs in a multi-sensor navigation system.
• Knowledge of navigation architectures in flight software.
• Proficiency in C++.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Model, simulate, and analyze a navigation system within a broader system simulation.
• Lead design of new algorithms or transition existing ones to enable accurate navigation.
• Apply sensor fusion using Kalman filters, particle filters, and factor graphs.
• Fuse simulated and real sensor inputs from IMUs, star trackers, cameras, and altimeters.
• Collaborate with engineers to design navigation systems constrained by accuracy, environment, and cost.
• Present techniques, solutions, and results to the GNC team.

Skills

Kalman filters

C++

Sensor fusion

IMUs

Communication

Flight software

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Linux

MATLAB

Python

Git

CI/CD

Job description

GNC Navigation Engineer

Company Overview:

KODA is a people-first company and a three-time Fortune Best Workplace®, Great Place to Work® certified, a Best Place for Working Parents®, and a seven-time Huntsville Best Places to Work® winner.

We're a small business making a big impact on national-priority missions in missile defense, hypersonics, DoD space, and civil space. At KODA, you'll find:

• Competitive pay & great benefits
• Career growth & professional development
• A culture of trust, integrity, and teamwork

The name KODA, meaning "allies," reflects our commitment to our people, our customers, and our community. Join us and build a career that matters!

Position Overview:

KODA Technologies is seeking a GNC Navigation Engineer to specialize in the development, simulation, analysis, and testing of navigation algorithms to join our team working onsite in Huntsville, AL. Active Secret Clearance is required.

Key Responsibilities:

This person will join a highly skilled team of GNC engineers and algorithm developers supporting advanced technology demonstrations. GNC Navigation Engineer tasks include:

• Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis of a navigation system as part of a broader system simulation
• Lead the design of new algorithms and/or transition existing algorithms to produce software enabling accurate navigation
• Use and apply multiple sensor fusion algorithms, including extended Kalman filters, unscented Kalman filters, particle filters, and factor graphs
• Fuse simulated and real-world sensor inputs from inertial sensors, star trackers, cameras, altimeters, and other aiding sensors
• Work within a team of engineers across disciplines to design innovative navigation systems that are often constrained by conflicting factors, including accuracy, operating environment, and cost
• Present techniques, solutions, and results to the GNC team

Required Qualifications:

• Post secondary STEM degree with 5 - 10+ years of relevant experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience with extended Kalman filters, unscented Kalman filters, particle filters, or factor graphs
• Experience working with Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) in the context of a multi-sensor navigation system
• Good working knowledge of navigation architectures as part of a flight system involving closed-loop Guidance, Navigation, and Control software
• Professionally demonstrated proficiency in C++
• Ability to clearly articulate technical information, often to non-technical customers
• Strong written/verbal communication and organizational and interpersonal skills

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with alternative navigation technologies to improve navigation performance in GPS-degraded environments

• Experience deploying navigation algorithms to real-time applications
• Experience with Linux, C++, MATLAB, and/or Python
• Experience with DevOps/DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines and software version control such as Git
• Experience conducting business in high OPSEC environment, including modeling, simulation, and software development
• Experience with specifying, testing and/or qualifying sensor hardware
• Experience in weapon system and/or sensor modeling, both for the items to be modeled, and the synthetic modeled environments used to stimulate the simulated hardware
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, including requirements development and verification

Clearance: Active DoW Secret Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required

KODA Technologies Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact [e-mail] to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.