Senior IMU & Inertial Navigation Expert

Integrated Solutions for Systems, Inc. (IS4S); Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee ownership

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Integrated Solutions for Systems, Inc. (IS4S) seeks a Principal IMU SME to lead the development, evaluation, and qualification of advanced inertial navigation systems for military aviation. You will guide IMU performance analysis, GPS/INS integration, and lifecycle support across programs.

The role requires deep expertise in ring laser, FOG, and other IMU technologies, strong technical writing, and the ability to communicate with engineering teams and government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience with IMUs and inertial navigation.
• Experience with GPS/GNSS-aided navigation and navigation filters.
• Ability to interpret requirements, specifications, and test procedures.
• Strong technical writing and customer-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical SME for inertial sensors, IMUs, and navigation systems.
• Lead lifecycle activities from requirements to fielded systems.
• Evaluate IMUs for suitability on aviation platforms.
• Support IMU selection, market research, and trade studies.
• Analyze performance, bias, drift, and environmental effects.
• Communicate complex concepts to engineers, leadership, and customers.
• Mentor engineering personnel across teams.

Skills

Inertial navigation

IMU expertise

Kalman filtering

Sensor fusion

Technical leadership

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Job description

Integrated Solutions for Systems, Inc. (IS4S) seeks a Principal IMU SME to lead the development, evaluation, and qualification of advanced inertial navigation systems for military aviation. You will guide IMU performance analysis, GPS/INS integration, and lifecycle support across programs.

The role requires deep expertise in ring laser, FOG, and other IMU technologies, strong technical writing, and the ability to communicate with engineering teams and government stakeholders.