PNT Solution Engineer

VIAVI Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer specialized in PNT and complex system architecture. The role covers end-to-end PNT design, requirements management, integration, verification, and validation, with hands-on development of simulations to characterize performance and resilience.

You will work on timing products, GNSS techniques, clock management, and embedded software in C/C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, contributing to defence-grade solutions and demonstrations for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Systems Engineering, or related).
• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering, including requirements management, system architecture, integration, and verification and validation.
• Systems engineering and product development life cycle.
• Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS): GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, etc.
• Timing systems and clock management.
• MATLAB and Simulink.
• Python and/or C/C++.
• Embedded software fundamentals.
• interest in advanced defence technologies

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse and formalise internal and external stakeholders’ needs relating to resilient PNT systems.
• Define end-to-end PNT system architectures.
• Develop and maintain PNT architecture, design, and interface documentation and interface control documentation.
• Develop simulation environments to characterize PNT solution performance and robustness.
• Design, integrate and support PNT solutions for trials, demonstrations and trade shows, clock disciplining, and holdover strategies.
• Contribute to assured PNT strategies for operation in GNSS degraded or contested environments.

Skills

GNSS

Timing systems

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

Embedded software fundamentals

Systems thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Defence technologies interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

Job description

Summary:

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.

We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company - to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will be responsible for both system architecture and PNT engineering:

Systems Engineering & Architecture

• Gather, analyse and formalise internal and external stakeholders’ needs relating to resilient PNT systems.
• Define end-to-end PNT system architectures.
• Develop and maintain PNT architecture, design, and interface documentation and interface control documentation.
• Develop simulation environments to characterize PNT solution performance and robustness.

PNT Engineering

• Knowledge on Timing product lines (clocks, time servers), address questions and provide training to customers and industry partners.
• Design, integrate and support PNT solutions for trials, demonstrations and trade shows, clock disciplining, and holdover strategies.
• Contribute to assured PNT strategies for operation in GNSS degraded or contested environments.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Systems Engineering, or related discipline).
• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering, including requirements management, system architecture, integration, and verification and validation.
• Systems engineering and product development life cycle.
• Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS): GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, etc.
• Timing systems and clock management.
• MATLAB and Simulink.
• Python and/or C/C++.
• Embedded software fundamentals.
• interest in advanced defence technologies

On a personal level you will demonstrate:

• solid planning and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task
• ability to manage technical requirements and ensure their integration across multiple project areas
• well-developed problem-solving skills, initiative in proactively seeking solutions, and an analytical mind
• effective stakeholders engagement, strong customer service ethic, and good interpersonal skills
• ability to build & maintain superior customer relationships
• strong attention to detail
• must be able to work autonomously as well as within a team environment

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Please note applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain Defence security clearance, if required.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer - minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.