Navigation Engineer – GPS/IMU Systems for Defense

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Navigation Engineer to design and analyze advanced navigation systems for defense applications. You will work on strapdown algorithms, sensor fusion, and Kalman-based state estimation, collaborating with DoD sponsors and industry partners.

The role requires 5+ years in navigation systems, MATLAB/Simulink/C++, and the ability to travel up to 25% while pursuing an Interim Secret clearance with potential for higher clearance levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience working with navigation systems.
• Experience in inertial navigation, sensor fusion and state estimation.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, and C++.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and ability to obtain security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze navigation systems including strapdown algorithms.
• Mentor junior staff and maintain deep knowledge of GPS aiding and inertial navigation.
• Use simulations (Monte Carlo and covariance) to predict behavior and tradeoffs.
• Assess contractor designs and interface with DoD program offices.
• Develop relationships with DoD sponsors and pursue new PNT initiatives.

Skills

Navigation systems

Inertial navigation

Sensor fusion

Kalman filtering

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Aerospace Engineering

Mathematics / Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

C++

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Navigation Engineer to design and analyze advanced navigation systems for defense applications. You will work on strapdown algorithms, sensor fusion, and Kalman-based state estimation, collaborating with DoD sponsors and industry partners.

The role requires 5+ years in navigation systems, MATLAB/Simulink/C++, and the ability to travel up to 25% while pursuing an Interim Secret clearance with potential for higher clearance levels.