GNC Engineer

<h3><strong>Job Title: GNC Engineer (Navigation)</strong></h3> <p><strong>About Us:</strong> At Vatn Systems, we are at the forefront of underwater operations, developing innovative autonomous underwater vehicles that push the boundaries of technology. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer with a focus on inertial navigation to join our growing team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of underwater navigation systems in challenging environments.</p> <p><strong>Position Overview:</strong> As a GNC Engineer specializing in inertial navigation, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing advanced inertial navigation algorithms for our autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). You will collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers and researchers to enhance the performance and reliability of our navigation systems.&nbsp; There will be a heavy emphasis on real-time, GPS-denied global navigation using alternative/complementary aiding sources with guarantees, hands on testing, and analysis.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop and implement sophisticated estimation and inertial navigation algorithms for AUVs, including sensor fusion and error correction techniques on edge compute</li> <li>Conduct extensive simulations and field tests to validate and refine inertial navigation systems</li> <li>Integrate inertial navigation solutions with other AUV subsystems, including guidance and control modules</li> <li>Perform detailed analysis and performance evaluation of inertial navigation systems.</li> <li>Lead troubleshooting and resolution of inertial navigation-related issues</li> <li>Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance in inertial navigation and GNC practices</li> <li>Keep abreast of the latest advancements in inertial navigation technologies and apply them to our projects</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Master's or Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited program</li> <li>4+ years of experience in developing and implementing inertial navigation systems</li> <li>Knowledge of real-time operating systems and embedded systems</li> <li>Experience developing and implementing real-time global positioning, navigation, and timing systems with more than just a GPS aiding source</li> <li>Strong analytical, theoretical, and problem-solving skills with a proven track record of successful project delivery</li> <li>Deep understanding of inertial measurement units, sensor fusion algorithms, sensor modeling, and error modeling</li> <li>Proficiency in Python and C/C++14 programming, Rust is a bonus</li> <li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly</li> <li>Proficiency with Linux and LaTeX</li> <li>Capable of obtaining a security clearance</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Skills:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience with GPS denied navigation (particularly naturally occurring aiding sources)</li> <li>Experience with collaborative navigation</li> <li>Experience with simultaneous localization and mapping</li> <li>Experience with missiles, underwater vehicles, or robotics is desirable</li> <li>Experience with AUV-specific sensors and integration, including sonar and Doppler Velocity Log</li> <li>Experience with Guidance and Control</li> <li>Experience with programming RTOS/microcontrollers such as an STM32</li> <li>Familiarity with machine learning techniques applied to navigation problems</li> </ul> <p><br><br></p>