Systems Engineer – Navigation

Exb Solutions, Inc.; Friendly (MD); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the cutting edge of aerospace and defense technology. As a Systems Engineer specializing in Navigation, you will play a pivotal role in designing and optimizing advanced navigation systems. Your expertise will contribute to mission-critical projects, integrating innovative sensors and algorithms to deliver high-performance solutions. With a collaborative culture that values creativity and excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking technologies while enjoying a flexible and supportive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the aerospace sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401k with Employer-Match Contributions

Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life coverage

Disability Benefits

Generous compensation structure

Ample learning opportunities

Certification Assistance Available

Flexible, Friendly and Fun work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in navigation system design and development.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink for navigation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine architectures for navigation solutions like GNSS and INS.
• Design and implement navigation algorithms and ensure system performance.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

CAMEO/MBSE

Job description

Embark on a journey with EXB Solutions at the forefront of technological innovation as we seek talented Systems Engineers – Navigation to shape the future of cutting-edge projects and contribute to a culture of excellence and creativity. What we do matters.

This role requires US Citizenship and is primarily remote, with 1-2 weeks onsite for onboarding and potential travel quarterly as required by the program.

We are seeking a highly motivated System Engineer specializing in Navigation to design, develop, and optimize navigation systems for aerospace or defense applications. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge technologies, integrating sensors, algorithms, and communication systems to deliver reliable, high-performance navigation solutions. This position requires strong technical expertise, analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset to support innovative and mission-critical navigation projects.

Responsibilities May Include:

• System Design and Development:
  • Develop and refine system architectures for navigation solutions, including GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems), INS (Inertial Navigation Systems), and multi-sensor fusion systems.
  • Design scalable and robust navigation platforms for varying operational environments.
• Requirements Management:
  • Define, document, and manage navigation system requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Ensure system designs meet accuracy, reliability, and environmental constraints.
• Algorithm Development:
  • Design and implement navigation algorithms, sensor fusion, dead reckoning, and error compensation techniques.
  • Optimize algorithms for real-time performance and resilience against disruptions (e.g., GNSS outages).
• Integration and Testing:
  • Integrate navigation hardware and software components into larger systems.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive validation plans, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, field trials, and performance simulations.
• Performance Analysis:
  • Analyze navigation system performance metrics, including accuracy, integrity, continuity, and availability.
  • Address challenges such as signal interference, multipath effects, and environmental variability.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and safety engineers, to ensure seamless integration and performance.
  • Communicate technical findings, updates, and solutions effectively to stakeholders and clients.
• Documentation and Compliance:
  • Prepare detailed technical documentation, including system design reports, validation results, and user manuals.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, such as RTCA DO-229, ICAO, or IEEE.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in navigation system design, development, or integration.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in programming languages like MATLAB, Simulink.
  • Familiarity with navigation standards and specifications (e.g., RTCA DO-229, ARINC 424).
  • Knowledge of hardware interfaces and communication protocols.
  • Understanding of aircraft systems, schematics, ICDs, Navigation requirements, system level integration, validation and verification.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex navigation systems.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in system design and validation.
• Team Collaboration: Strong ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.
• Communication Skills: Effective presentation and documentation of technical concepts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace and defense navigation systems.
• Experience with CAMEO/MBSE.

Why Work With Us

We are a family-like company. We are collaborative. We believe in embracing change. We believe in doing consistent good work. EXB houses smart, curious, and passionate people about “making a difference.” Our company culture sets us apart from others, as well as:

• 401k with Employer-Match Contributions
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life coverage
• Disability Benefits
• Generous compensation structure
• Ample learning opportunities
• Remote and Hybrid Opportunities Available
• Certification Assistance Available (Approval Required)
• Flexible, Friendly and Fun work environment

About Us

EXB Solutions (EXB) is a U.S.-based engineering service company with a Fortune 100 customer base and a demonstrated record of delivering cutting-edge results in systems and software engineering solutions for organizations delivering mission and safety-critical applications and products. EXB’s organizational origins are over 24 years old and today comprises over 200 talented engineers. EXB serves the Aerospace, Defense, and Medical Devices industries with systems engineering and embedded software development services for safety and mission-critical applications. EXB’s purpose is to help customers build high-quality software. EXB’s software solutions have helped fly successful space missions, enhanced patients’ lives through innovative medical devices, and advanced commercial and military flight systems for safer travel and accomplishing mission objectives.

EXB Solutions understands our client’s business challenges, which is why we go beyond what’s required to meet their software needs. We are a preferred and trusted supplier to technology companies. Our clients stay with us and consistently engage us on multiple engineering activities, projects, and programs. What makes us different? Our engineers and our leaders!

EXB Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.