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Navigation / Sensor Systems Engineer

EVONA

Our client are one of the most exciting Space start-ups around and they are looking for a Navigation / Sensor Systems Engineer to own the development, integration, and testing of navigation system avionics used within a next-generation launch vehicle Scope You will work across multidisciplinary engineering teams to perform architecture trades, develop acceptance and qualification test plans, and support the integration of critical navigation sensing infrastructure used for vehicle guidance, landing, recovery, and reuse operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with navigation electronics and sensor integration in high-dynamic environments, including GNSS receiver systems and inertial measurement sensors. You will serve as a subject matter expert for the navigation sensor suite and support overall system performance, reliability, and operational readiness. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field 5+ years of experience developing electronics for harsh-environment or mission-critical systems such as aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or autonomous platforms Strong understanding of GNSS systems, including satellite tracking, acquisition, PVT calculations, and navigation error sources Experience with IMUs, gyroscopes, accelerometers, and sensor integration in dynamic environments Experience with hardware bring-up, validation, debugging, and data analysis Experience working cross-functionally with GNC, software, electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams Experience developing integrated electronics solutions from concept through testing and integration Desirable Requirements (not essential) Experience with mixed-signal PCB design and navigation electronics Background in navigation sensor fusion and multi-sensor integration Experience with GPS, IMUs, magnetometers, altimeters, LiDAR, or related sensing technologies Familiarity with high-speed serial interfaces such as SPI, PCIe, or Ethernet Experience with SoCs, microcontrollers, and embedded processing systems Prior experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or autonomous systems industries #J-18808-Ljbffr EVONA

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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