Navigation & Control Manager

₹80,000 – ₹1L • No equity
|
Chennai
|4 years of exp
|Full Time

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Job Location

Chennai

Remote Work Policy

In office

Visa Sponsorship

Not Available

RelocationAllowed

Skills

Python

Positioning

Gps Navigation

Sensors (Ultrasonic, IR, Camera, IMU)

Sensors

PID Control

Internet of Things (Rpi / Arduino / Sensors)

Kalman filters KF/EKF/UKF

ROS (Robot Operating System), ROS2, GPS, GAZEBO, RViz, CAD; Perception: LiDAR, Point

PID Tuning

Hiring contact

Planys Technologies

Employee

Chennai

About the job

We’re Hiring: Manager – Navigation & Control | Planys Technologies
Location: Chennai
Experience: 4–8 Years
At Planys Technologies, we are looking for a Manager – Navigation & Control to develop and integrate navigation and control systems for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs).

Roles & Responsibilities:
Design and develop navigation algorithms using INS, DVL, USBL, and sensor fusion techniques.
Develop and tune guidance and control systems for autonomous underwater vehicles, including path-following, depth control, heading control, and station-keeping.
Build and validate simulation environments using SIL and HIL testing.
Integrate and calibrate navigation sensors such as IMUs, DVLs, USBL systems, and pressure sensors.
Develop real-time GNC software using C/C++, Python, and embedded Linux.
Work on mission planning, waypoint navigation, and vehicle autonomy integration.
Analyse sea-trial data, troubleshoot navigation issues, and improve vehicle performance.
Plan and execute verification and validation activities for navigation and control systems.
Support vehicle integration, sea trials, and field deployments.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to deliver reliable autonomous systems.
Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and calibration procedures.
Guide junior engineers, track project progress, and provide technical leadership.
What We’re Looking For:
M.Tech / M.S. / Ph.D. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Ocean Engineering, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
4–8 years of relevant experience in navigation, guidance, and control for robotic or autonomous systems.
Strong knowledge of INS, DVL, USBL, EKF/UKF, PID, LQR, and MPC.
Proficiency in C/C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, Linux, and Git.
Experience with simulation tools, sensor fusion, state estimation, and control systems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Experience in marine or underwater robotics will be an added advantage.
If you are passionate about robotics, autonomous navigation, and developing advanced underwater technologies, we would love to hear from you!
📩 Interested candidates can apply or share their profiles to Mail - [email protected]