Senior Geospatial Navigation Solutions Engineer

Advanced Navigation; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Advanced Navigation in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer who will lead high-stakes technical engagements, architect GNSS/INS based navigation solutions, and deliver executive-facing demonstrations. The role combines customer co‑design, PoC leadership, and cross‑functional coordination with Product and R&D teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical pre‑sales or systems engineering, deep GNSS/INS expertise, and strong communication skills to influence C‑suite

Qualifications

• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience:5+ years in technical pre-sales, solution architecture, or systems engineering in high-tech hardware/defense.
• Domain Expertise: GNSS, INS, sensor fusion, and complex system integrations.
• Export & Travel Compliance: Travel up to 75% nationally/internationally; U.S. Person per ITAR/EAR.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-level technical consultations with enterprise prospects and defense clients.
• Architect multi-sensor GNSS/INS based solutions.
• Deliver executive presentations and live product demonstrations to senior leaders.
• Spearhead PoC projects from scoping to field execution.
• Serve as liaison between clients, Product Management, and R&D teams.
• Partner with sales to develop deal strategies and address technical objections.
• Evaluate industry trends and maintain competitive positioning.
• Mentor junior pre-sales team members and provide solution guidance.
• Travel as required to client facilities and field sites.
• Ensure adherence to HSE standards during field trials.

Skills

Geospatial Navigation

PoC leadership

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Autonomous execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

ROS

Salesforce CRM

JIRA

CAD viewers

Job description

Advanced Navigation in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer who will lead high-stakes technical engagements, architect GNSS/INS based navigation solutions, and deliver executive-facing demonstrations. The role combines customer co‑design, PoC leadership, and cross‑functional coordination with Product and R&D teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical pre‑sales or systems engineering, deep GNSS/INS expertise, and strong communication skills to influence C‑suite