Post-secondary STEM degree with 5-10+ years of relevant experience
2+ years of experience with advanced filtering techniques like extended Kalman filters
Experience with Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) in multi-sensor navigation systems
Strong knowledge of navigation architectures in flight systems
Proficiency in C++ programming
Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
Model, simulate, and analyze navigation systems within broader simulations
Design new algorithms and transition existing ones for accurate navigation software
Apply sensor fusion algorithms including extended Kalman and particle filters
Integrate simulated and real-world sensor data from various sources
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineering teams to innovate navigation systems
Present technical solutions and results to the GNC team
Benefits
Opportunity to work on advanced technology demonstrations
Collaborative environment with a skilled team of engineers
Engagement in innovative projects with real-world applications
Potential for professional growth in a high-tech field
Work in a secure and dynamic setting in Huntsville, AL
Full Job Description
GNC Navigation Engineer
Position Overview:
KODA Technologies is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer to specialize in the development, simulation, analysis, and testing of navigation algorithms to join our team working on-site in Huntsville, AL. An active Secret Clearance is required.
Key Responsibilities: This role joins a highly skilled team of GNC engineers and algorithm developers supporting advanced technology demonstrations. GNC Navigation Engineer tasks include:
Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis of a navigation system as part of a broader system simulation
Lead the design of new algorithms and/or transition existing algorithms to produce software enabling accurate navigation
Use and apply multiple sensor fusion algorithms, including extended Kalman filters, unscented Kalman filters, particle filters, and factor graphs
Fuse simulated and real-world sensor inputs from inertial sensors, star trackers, cameras, altimeters, and other aiding sensors
Work within a team of engineers across disciplines to design innovative navigation systems that are often constrained by conflicting factors, including accuracy, operating environment, and cost
Present techniques, solutions, and results to the GNC team
Required Qualifications:
Post secondary STEM degree with 5 - 10+ years of relevant experience
2+ years of relevant experience with extended Kalman filters, unscented Kalman filters, particle filters, or factor graphs
Experience working with Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) in the context of a multi-sensor navigation system
Good working knowledge of navigation architectures as part of a flight system involving closed-loop Guidance, Navigation, and Control software
Professionally demonstrated proficiency in C++
Ability to clearly articulate technical information, often to non-technical customers
Strong written/verbal communication and organizational and interpersonal skills
Desired Skills and Experience:
Familiarity with alternative navigation technologies to improve navigation performance in GPS-degraded environments
Experience deploying navigation algorithms to real-time applications
Experience with Linux, C++, MATLAB, and/or Python
Experience with DevOps/DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines and software version control such as Git
Experience conducting business in high OPSEC environment, including modeling, simulation, and software development
Experience with specifying, testing and/or qualifying sensor hardware
Experience in weapon system and/or sensor modeling, both for the items to be modeled, and the synthetic modeled environments used to stimulate the simulated hardware
Knowledge of systems engineering principles, including requirements development and verification
Clearance: Active DoW Secret Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required
