GPS-Denied Robotics Navigation Engineer

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Robotics Navigation Engineer to develop real-time GPS-denied navigation algorithms for robotic platforms. You will work with a small team on demonstration hardware, performing simulation, testing, and field demonstrations with the aim of delivering reliable navigation solutions for diverse platforms.

The role involves exploring sensor fusion methods, integrating data from inertial sensors, GPS, cameras, lidar, and other sensors, and presenting results to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s with 2+ years.
• 2+ years of experience with sensor fusion algorithms (EKF, UKF, particle filters, or factor graphs).
• Proficiency in MATLAB; must be a US citizen and able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time GPS-denied navigation algorithms for robotic platforms.
• Navigate various platforms including aircraft, ships, ground vehicles, and pedestrians.
• Apply multiple sensor fusion methods (EKF, UKF, particle filters, factor graphs).
• Fuse simulated and real sensor inputs from inertial sensors, GPS, altimeters, cameras, lidar, odometers, and radios.
• Use computer vision techniques like SLAM and visual odometry to extract measurements.
• Work in small teams of 3–5 engineers to test algorithms on demonstration hardware.
• Travel with the team to demonstrate systems in real-world conditions (1–2 weeks, 3–4 times a year).
• Present techniques and results to the team and customers.

Skills

Sensor fusion algorithms

MATLAB

C++

Python

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Git

Subversion

Linux

Python

C++

Job description

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Robotics Navigation Engineer to develop real-time GPS-denied navigation algorithms for robotic platforms. You will work with a small team on demonstration hardware, performing simulation, testing, and field demonstrations with the aim of delivering reliable navigation solutions for diverse platforms.

The role involves exploring sensor fusion methods, integrating data from inertial sensors, GPS, cameras, lidar, and other sensors, and presenting results to