Principal GNC Engineer - Navigation & System Integration

Hermeus is an aerospace and defense technology company founded to radically accelerate air travel by delivering hypersonic aircraft.
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10+ years of experience
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Description For Principal GNC Engineer - Navigation & System Integration

Hermeus, an innovative aerospace and defense technology company, is seeking a Principal GNC Engineer specializing in Navigation & System Integration. This role is crucial in developing hypersonic aircraft, aiming to radically accelerate air travel. The successful candidate will be responsible for integrating, testing, and validating Navigation instrumentation and GNSS components, as well as supporting Navigation software development efforts.

Key responsibilities include active participation in Navigation, GNSS, INS/IMU, Localization, Fusion, and System integration efforts. The engineer will conduct simulation studies, run Monte Carlo simulations, and develop navigation and sensor fusion algorithms. They will also be involved in flight testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the aircraft meets safety, performance, and efficiency standards.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in a related engineering field. They should possess a strong understanding of Navigation systems, experience with filtering techniques, and proficiency in MATLAB and Python. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace technology, including projects like Quarterhorse and Darkhorse, an uncrewed hypersonic aircraft designed for unique military capabilities.

Join Hermeus to be at the forefront of hypersonic aircraft development, working in a dynamic environment that integrates hardware-rich, iterative development with modern computing and autonomy. This role is perfect for those passionate about aviation and eager to contribute to the next generation of advanced aircraft technologies.

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Responsibilities For Principal GNC Engineer - Navigation & System Integration

  • Actively support and take participation in all Navigation, GNSS, INS/IMU, Localization, Fusion, System integration efforts
  • Actively support Navigation/GNSS/Localization modeling & integration needs for high-fidelity simulation platform
  • Conduct simulation studies to assess the performance of the Navigation suite in aircraft and optimize its design
  • Communicate and collaborate very closely with cross-functional teams on Navigation model integration, sub-system integration and Nav. Suite simulation testing/verification capabilities
  • Running and conducting Monte Carlo simulations (with Navigation emphasis), as well as SITL, HITLS, regression testing and test coverage scenarios
  • Design and develop navigation, sensor fusion and/or blending algorithms for our aircraft using advanced techniques and tools
  • Develop and implement different filtering techniques/algorithms and strategies to ensure safe and efficient flight instrumentation + operations
  • Conduct flight testing to validate and refine the performance of the aircraft's Navigation systems
  • Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure that the aircraft meets safety, performance and efficiency standards from Navigation suite perspective
  • Participate in the development of system-level requirements and specifications
  • Prepare technical reports, presentations and documentation related to Navigation and instrumentation activities

Requirements For Principal GNC Engineer - Navigation & System Integration

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  • Bachelor's with 10+ years of experience in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering field
  • Strong understanding of Navigation, GNSS, INS/IMU systems as well as filtering, fusion and Navigation sensor suite
  • Experience with Navigation sensor trade studies, selection process, sensor models, Nav. sub-systems, Nav. SW system integration, fusion/blending algorithms and strategies
  • Experience and practical experience with filtering techniques (including KF, UKF, EKF, Particle filters, etc)
  • Familiarity and experience with Navigation needs for autonomous flight systems and autonomy
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, familiarity with Julia, and other modeling and simulation tools
  • Experience with Navigation sensor testing and data analysis
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Passion for aviation and the development of advanced aircraft technologies

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