Principal Autonomy Navigation Engineer

Volatus Aerospace

• $110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering (Master's or PhD preferred)
  • 7+ years of experience in navigation, estimation, or autonomy engineering, with leadership experience
  • Strong background in sensor fusion, state estimation, and navigation algorithm design
  • Experience owning a subsystem from concept through verification and certification support
  • Strong leadership and cross-program coordination skills
  • Canadian Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of navigation algorithms and architecture, including sensor fusion and state estimation
  • Own technical direction for assured navigation performance in GPS-denied or degraded environments
  • Direct and review the work of supporting navigation and estimation engineers
  • Define verification and validation approach for navigation subsystem performance
  • Support integration of the navigation subsystem across multiple platform programs
  • Lead root-cause investigations for navigation performance issues identified during test
  • Represent the navigation subsystem in design reviews and certification milestone gates

Benefits

  • Onsite role with a standard 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
  • Flexibility in working hours to support operational needs
  • Opportunity to lead cutting-edge navigation technology development
  • Engagement in multi-platform integration and certification processes
  • Collaboration with a team of skilled engineers in a dynamic environment
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Principal Autonomy & Navigation Engineer to lead the design and development of a navigation subsystem supporting assured, resilient navigation across multiple aerospace platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead design and development of navigation algorithms and architecture, including sensor fusion and state estimation
  • Own technical direction for assured navigation performance in GPS-denied or degraded environments
  • Direct and review the work of supporting navigation and estimation engineers
  • Define verification and validation approach for navigation subsystem performance
  • Support integration of the navigation subsystem across multiple platform programs
  • Lead root-cause investigations for navigation performance issues identified during test
  • Represent the navigation subsystem in design reviews and certification milestone gates
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably assigned by the Company from time to time.

QUALIFICATION
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering (Master's or PhD preferred)
  • 7+ years of experience in navigation, estimation, or autonomy engineering, with leadership experience
  • Strong background in sensor fusion, state estimation, and navigation algorithm design
  • Experience owning a subsystem from concept through verification and certification support
  • Strong leadership and cross-program coordination skills
  • Canadian Security Clearance is required.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
  • Experience with GPS-denied or assured navigation techniques for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS)
  • Familiarity with certification requirements for navigation subsystems
  • Experience supporting a reusable subsystem deployed across multiple platform programs


HOURS OF WORK AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • The position is an onsite role, and the Employee is required to perform their duties primarily at the Company's designated workplace, as directed by the Company.
  • The standard work schedule consists of forty (40) hours per week, typically performed Monday to Friday, subject to operational requirements.
  • From time to time, the Employee may be required to maintain reasonable flexibility in working hours to support operational needs, time-sensitive activities, or business priorities.


HOW TO APPLY

If you are ready to take your engineering career to new heights, please apply with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

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