Position, Navigation, and Timing Engineering

This position will be responsible for overseeing the different aspects of GNSS analytical spectra and Assured PNT systems.

Essential Functions

• Drives planning, development, implementation and maintenance of software, system, and technologies in the Assured PNT products.
• Understand and analyze the architecture of navigation and timing systems.
• Perform comprehensive dynamic analysis using industry-standard equipment and tools to validate different multi-sensor fusion PNT performance scenarios.
• Define and utilize key metrics to evaluate the performance, reliability, and accuracy of PNT systems.
• Analyze and evaluate various sensor modalities, including GNSS/IMU in real-world environments.
• Lead hands-on integration and testing efforts with software, hardware design to verify system performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Apply knowledge and understanding of GPS and preferably GNSS signals in timing architectures.
• Perform system integration activities of PNT hardware and understand impacts of sensor configurations on an integrated navigation solution on overall delivery.
• Lead and collaborate in the development effort while also providing innovative and creative solutions.
• Works closely with the customers and partners to understand the state of the possible and set requirements based on the Voice of the Customer (VOC).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Standard Essential Functions
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Expertise in PNT and Assured PNT technologies to understand and evaluate systems engineering activities.
• Proficient in GPS/GNSS navigation theory and technology
• Knowledge of holdover timing algorithms.
• Ability to manage lab environments, hardware test setup and testing for PNT sensors.
• Strong scripting skills.
• Strategic thinker with a strong aptitude for problem-solving.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent in C++ and Python.

Education / Certifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) preferred.

Experience

• 5 + years of circuity and system design for PNT solutions.
• Experience with PNT sensors, including GPS/GNSS, IMU, and clock.
• Experience in aerospace or defense industry is preferred.
• Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring and customer support.
• Experience in GNSS analytic and signal processing.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment Constantly required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.