Navigation Analyst- GNC

Digital Prospectors; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Prospectors in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Engineer with a M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics. The role requires experience with navigation system accuracy analysis and C/C++ programming.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink, inertial instrument error modeling, and GPS/GNSS filter design. A background check and a DoD Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Navigation system accuracy analysis via covariance and Monte-Carlo studies.
• Familiarity with inertial sensors and navigation.
• Candidates with experience in error budgeting and analysis are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Flight data post-processing and analysis for GPS and IMU.
• Modeling of inertial instrument errors and generating sensitivities.
• Conduct system accuracy analysis.

Skills

C/C++ Programming Experience

Deep knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink

Deep knowledge of estimation and navigation

Deep knowledge of inertial instrument error modeling

Experience with tightly coupled GPS/GNSS filter design

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Job description

DoD Secret or above security clearance is required.

Job Description

We are seeking an Engineer with an M.S. or a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, physics, or equivalent. Seeking familiarity with inertial sensors, navigation, estimation, and system accuracy analysis. Candidates that have used methods such as linear covariance analysis and Monte-Carlo simulations are highly preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Flight data post processing and analysis (GPS and IMU analysis)
• Inertial instrument error modeling and analysis
• System accuracy analysis including generating error budget sensitivities

Qualifications

• Navigation system accuracy analysis (via covariance and Monte-Carlo studies)
• C/C++ Programming Experience
• Deep knowledge of MATLAB / Simulink (e.g., Bus objects, S-functions, embedded MATLAB)
• Deep knowledge of estimation, navigation, and Kalman filtering
• Deep knowledge of inertial instrument error modeling and estimation
• Deep knowledge of GN&C algorithm techniques and simulation modeling technique
• Experience with tightly coupled GPS/GNSS filter design

Background check is required.

Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.