Senior PNT Engineer
| Company | Safran |
|---|---|
| Location | Rochester, NY, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or Ph.D. in Electrical, Aerospace, or Computer Science or related field, Physics or Mathematics with a focus on signal process, algorithm development and/or optimization
- 4+ years of related experience in PNT technology required
- Proficiency with GNSS system and technology
- Understanding of GNSS receivers and software defined radios
- Experience with signal processing, control systems, optimization and error correction algorithms
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, MATLAB
- Familiarity with simulation tools and platforms for PNT system testing and validation
- Able to obtain/maintain a Secret DOD clearance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Ability to work well in a team-based collaborative work environment
Responsibilities
- Develop, design and integrate PNT algorithms and systems, involving GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems), Inertial navigation systems (INS), and timing solutions
- Develop, implement, and maintain advanced algorithms for sensor fusion, statistical anomaly detection and correction, and signal processing to enhance PNT accuracy and reliability (e.g. Kalman Filtering, Bayesian estimation, etc.)
- Analyze GNSS receivers, optimizing systems for signal accuracy, system stability, and data integrity
- Model, simulate, and analyze the signal processing chain for GNSS receivers and software-defined-radio platforms, assessing signals for anomalies
- Perform software and algorithm development, in C++, MATLAB, and/or Python, for both real-time systems and modeling & simulation efforts in PNT
- Establish frameworks and simulations to predict and test the performance of PNT algorithms and systems in various environments
- Perform experimentation and prototyping of new PNT technologies and threat mitigation capabilities
- Develop models and simulations of PNT sensors, including inertial measurement units and GNSS receivers, in support of integration within PNT products
- Conduct extensive testing and validation of PNT systems in laboratory and field environments, analyzing performance metrics and troubleshoot issues
- Prepare, maintain, and present detailed technical documentation, including design specifications and test plans
- Stay current with the advancements in PNT technologies and applications, contributing to the continuous improvement of products and solution
- Work cross-functionally with team members to develop and implement new PNT capabilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Documented active US Government Security Clearance at the Secret level or higher highly preferred
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.