Junior PNT Engineer - GNSS & HIL Testing

Socket.dev; Beavercreek Township (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Beavercreek, Ohio is seeking Jr PNT Engineers to design approaches for hardware-in-the-loop testing of GPS/GNSS receivers, set up measurements, and analyze results. The role emphasizes clear communication with customers and teammates.

We welcome junior to senior engineers and offer opportunities to contribute across GNSS, navigation, and signal processing in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. Candidates should have a technical degree and familiarity with Python/C++/C# and Linux;

Qualifications

• Perform multi-disciplinary engineering and analysis in PNT/GNSS, communications, or electronics.
• Develop technical approaches, assess resources, system performance, and risks.
• Potentially serve as group leaders for complex tasks and as SME.
• Provide engineering, technical, and managerial direction for problem definition and system development.
• Author reports, develop and provide presentations, plans, and insights to support the program.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-disciplinary analysis in PNT/GNSS, communications, and electronics.
• Develop technical approaches, assess resources, performance, and risks.
• Lead as group leader for complex tasks and act as SME.
• Provide direction for system development, improvements, and risk analysis.
• Author reports and deliver presentations to support the program.

Skills

GPS/GNSS experience

Hardware-in-the-loop testing

Digital design / RF signals

Theoretical/practical EE knowledge

Lab equipment handling

Linux/Windows proficiency

Python / C# / C++

Customer relations

Technical writing

Teamwork / collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Soldering

PCB population/fixing

Cable making

Job description

KBR in Beavercreek, Ohio is seeking Jr PNT Engineers to design approaches for hardware-in-the-loop testing of GPS/GNSS receivers, set up measurements, and analyze results. The role emphasizes clear communication with customers and teammates.

We welcome junior to senior engineers and offer opportunities to contribute across GNSS, navigation, and signal processing in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. Candidates should have a technical degree and familiarity with Python/C++/C# and Linux;