GNSS Field Application Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hexagon Autonomy & Positioning in Houston, TX seeks a Field Application Engineer to support NovAtel GNSS and GNSS/INS solutions for aerospace and defense customers. You will provide technical guidance during integration, troubleshooting, and field deployments, translating complex data into actionable results.

This role requires strong problem-solving, communication with customers, and willingness to travel internationally when needed.

Qualifications

Degree in Geomatics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
Minimum 2 years of GNSS/ positioning systems experience.
Strong understanding of GNSS concepts, including positioning modes, correction services, antennas, RF signal paths, multipath, interference, and data logging.
Experience with hardware integration, PCB-level products, GNSS modules, development boards, or embedded system designs.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with Python, MATLAB, R, Bash, Lua, or similar scripting and data analysis tools.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong customer-facing interpersonal abilities.
Willingness to travel, including internationally, for customer visits, demonstrations, field trials, and trade shows.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for NovAtel GNSS receivers, antennas, firmware, correction services, and GNSS/INS systems.
Support customers through evaluations, integration, troubleshooting, field investigations, demonstrations, and training.
Analyze customer data, receiver logs, configurations, RF installations, and field conditions to diagnose issues and recommend corrective actions.
Reproduce, document, and upscale technical issues to Engineering with clear root-cause context when required.
Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, Compliance, and Customer Support to address customer needs and technical risks.
Create and maintain technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, case notes, and internal knowledge material.
Support product testing, benchmarking, field trials, trade shows, and customer demonstrations as needed.