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Senior Navigation Engineer

Helsing· Hardware Engineering
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Washington, DCunknownPosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior GNSS and navigation engineer focused on designing, integrating, and validating assured Position, Velocity, and Timing (PNT) for long-range UAS, with emphasis on anti-jam/anti-spoof architectures, GNSS/INS fusion, and mission-continuity in contested environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop resilient GNSS and navigation architectures for UAS, including multi-constellation, multi-frequency receivers and anti-jam/anti-spoof solutions
  • Integrate Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas (CRPAs) with adaptive null-steering and beamforming to mitigate jamming
  • Integrate and operate SAASM GPS modules and M-Code receivers, managing key handling, certification, and security accreditation
  • Design tightly- and loosely-coupled GNSS/INS sensor fusion algorithms to maintain navigation during GNSS outages
  • Develop and validate alternative navigation techniques (vision-aided, terrain-relative, celestial, signals-of-opportunity) for GNSS-denied environments
  • Conduct PNT performance analysis, including error budgets and jamming/spoofing assessments
  • Test, validate, and integrate GNSS hardware and navigation software into UAS products per requirements
  • Manage relationships with US government agencies responsible for SAASM/M-Code key distribution and certification
  • Monitor threat landscape and identify countermeasures for jamming/spoofing
  • Collaborate with external partners and test ranges/equipment
  • Serve as technical authority on assured PNT for US customer engagements

Qualifications

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Navigation, Geomatics, or related field
  • Several years of experience designing, integrating, or deploying GNSS and inertial navigation systems for airborne platforms
  • Hands-on experience with CRPAs and adaptive antenna processing for anti-jam applications
  • Experience integrating SAASM GPS modules and/or M-Code receivers, including key management and security processes
  • Deep knowledge of GNSS signal structures and receiver architectures in contested environments
  • Understanding of inertial sensors and GNSS/INS sensor fusion, Kalman filtering
  • Experience with jamming/spoofing assessments using GNSS simulators and live-sky environments
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with internal/external stakeholders including US government agencies
  • Ability to obtain US security clearance (Secret or above) and prior COMSEC handling experience

Skills

Required:GNSS/INS sensor fusionCRPA and adaptive antenna processingSAASM/M-Code integrationGNSS signal structures (GPS, Galileo)Jamming/spoofing assessment
Nice to have:Alternative navigation techniques

Benefits

  • Insurance coverage (medical and travel)
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Remote and/or hybrid work options (depending on position)
  • Growth toward global roles in Finance organization
Last updated Jul 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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