Navigation Engineer for Flight Systems

Via Logic LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Via Logic LLC in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking an engineer to develop and analyze navigation algorithms and implement them in simulations and operational flight software. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics, with 2-4 years of experience or a master’s degree, and be capable of supporting flight tests and validating performance.

Strong skills in MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++ programming are essential, along with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Candidates should be residents of North Alabama or willing to relocate for the position.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of work experience or relevant master's research in state estimation algorithms.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Experience in collaborative and independent work environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze navigation algorithms for simulations and operational flight software.
• Conduct trade studies and perform performance validation.
• Support flight tests with pre-flight predictions and analyses.

Skills

Strong math skills

MATLAB

Simulink

C/C++ programming

Technical communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics

Master’s degree in engineering or physics

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

Development and analysis of navigation algorithms, implementation of these items in 6-DOF simulations and operational flight software. Additionally, the candidate should be capable of conducting trade studies for design decisions, developing techniques to assess, validate and verify performance, and supporting flight tests with pre-flight predictions and post-flight analyses.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics with 2-4 years of work or Master’s degree in engineering or physics and research in areas such as state estimation algorithms, navigation techniques with knowledge of basic aerodynamic principles.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Strong math skills are required in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry and coordinate transformation. Candidates must be experienced in MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++ programming. Candidates must also possess solid technical communication skills and an ability to work in both collaborative team environments and independently.
• Candidates must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate in order to work on-site at the Huntsville, AL office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity and experience with Department of War digital engineering paradigm, experience with flight vehicles, guided munitions and/or unmanned aerial systems.
• Experience in terrestrial navigation, SAASM, M-Code, and GPS-denied operations are also desired.
• Masters degree or doctorate in engineering or physics is strongly desired.
• Current active Secret or higher level clearance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.