Navigation Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, May 19, 2026
This job expires in: 29 days

Job Summary

Seeking a skilled Navigation Engineer to join the Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C) team, this full-time position offers the flexibility of remote work within the United States and focuses on developing advanced autonomy algorithms for aerospace systems to enhance the drone delivery service.

Key responsibilities:
  • Create and own innovative Guidance, Navigation, and Control solutions for autonomous aircraft
  • Analyze GNSS sensor data and integrate various sensor modalities into broader autonomous systems
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to develop filtering solutions and perform risk assessments on algorithm designs
Required qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control for aerospace systems
  • MS degree, PhD, or equivalent practical experience in Aerospace, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience with multi-sensor fusion navigation systems, including GNSS/INS integration
  • Proficiency in writing embedded safety-critical software in C++, MATLAB, and/or Python
  • Expertise in Kalman Filtering and other estimation methods

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