Navigation Systems Engineer: Sensor Fusion & State Estimation

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Woodland Hills, CA is seeking a Navigation Systems Engineer to design and implement model-based navigation software, applying sensor fusion of IMU, GPS, and barometers to determine position, velocity, and attitude.

You will analyze navigation performance in lab and flight test scenarios, collaborate with stakeholders, present ideas at conferences, and work with a team of experts advancing state-of-the-art navigation systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with engineering experience.
• Master's degree in STEM (preferred for advanced roles).
• Experience with sensor fusion for navigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze navigation performance in lab and flight test scenarios.
• Communicate status, issues, and results with program management.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance navigation tech.
• Work with a team of navigation experts to push state-of-the-art solutions.
• Present ideas at conferences and represent Northrop Grumman at groups.

Skills

Sensor fusion

State estimation

Multi-sensor sync

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Woodland Hills, CA is seeking a Navigation Systems Engineer to design and implement model-based navigation software, applying sensor fusion of IMU, GPS, and barometers to determine position, velocity, and attitude.

You will analyze navigation performance in lab and flight test scenarios, collaborate with stakeholders, present ideas at conferences, and work with a team of experts advancing state-of-the-art navigation systems.