Senior Navigation Engineer — Real-Time GNSS Lead (On-site)

Xona Space Systems; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A navigational intelligence company is seeking a Senior Navigation Engineer to guide initiatives within its Navigation Software team. This role involves steering technical direction in core positioning and timing capabilities and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have extensive experience in GNSS-based navigation and proficiency in algorithm development. This full-time position is located in Burlingame, California, offering a compensation range of $150K - $180K depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in GNSS-based navigation or state estimation.
• Deep expertise in statistical estimation techniques.
• Proven track record of shipping navigation algorithms to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical direction for core positioning and timing capabilities.
• Design algorithms for centimeter-level accuracy.
• Develop pipelines for orbit determination with multi-GNSS fusion strategies.

Skills

GNSS-based navigation

Statistical estimation

Python

C++

Education

MS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

GIPSY

Bernese

Job description

A navigational intelligence company is seeking a Senior Navigation Engineer to guide initiatives within its Navigation Software team. This role involves steering technical direction in core positioning and timing capabilities and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have extensive experience in GNSS-based navigation and proficiency in algorithm development. This full-time position is located in Burlingame, California, offering a compensation range of $150K - $180K depending on qualifications.