Senior GNC Nav Engineer – Kalman Filtering & Sensor Models

Corvid Technologies LLC; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan via 401k

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Career Development and Continuing Ed.

Life, long-term and short-term disabl.

Incentive opportunities

Lake Norman facilities access

Job summary

Corvid Technologies is seeking a talented Navigation Engineer to join the GNC department in Mooresville, NC or Huntsville, AL. You will develop navigation algorithms for the flight computer and expand flight-proven code across subsonic to hypersonic regimes, integrating with tactical and navigation-grade sensors.

You will work with IMUs, GPS receivers, and simulators to model and implement sensor integrations in Python and C++, and you will verify and validate the navigation code before flight

Qualifications

• US citizen and ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance (Active Secret/Top Secret preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in navigation systems engineering, Kalman filtering.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, Linux, and Git.
• Experience with sensor integrations and Kalman filter.
• Familiarity with RF/IR seekers and vision-aided navigation.
• Experience with HIL/SIL testing and test benches.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mature navigation filter with new sensor models and interfaces.
• Perform M&S verification and validation of navigation algorithms.
• Attend flight tests and perform post-test analyses.
• Develop ground test plans, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Support lifecycle and improvements of navigation products.

Skills

Kalman filtering

C++

Python

Linux

Git

Navigation sensor mechanics

RF/IR seekers familiarity

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree with GNC focus

PhD with GNC focus

Tools

HIL/SIL testing

Job description

Corvid Technologies is seeking a talented Navigation Engineer to join the GNC department in Mooresville, NC or Huntsville, AL. You will develop navigation algorithms for the flight computer and expand flight-proven code across subsonic to hypersonic regimes, integrating with tactical and navigation-grade sensors.

You will work with IMUs, GPS receivers, and simulators to model and implement sensor integrations in Python and C++, and you will verify and validate the navigation code before flight