Navigation Engineer

• U.S. Citizens Only** Due to federal requirements, this position is only open to U.S. citizens. Eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance is a requirement for all IS4S employees. Applicants must affirm U.S. citizenship in the cover letter of this application. Those without citizenship affirmation will not be considered.

Description

Develop sensor fusion systems to estimate states and localize all types of Unmanned Systems (UxS). The ideal candidate will be familiar with inertial sensors, GNSS, and other navigation-related sensors (cameras, lidar, clocks, etc.) and interested in working on combined hardware/software systems and simulations to develop robust and elegant approaches. They would also aid in the implementation and tuning of these algorithms on embedded hardware and in field testing. The job will be a hybrid work position based in our office in Denver (Northglenn), CO.

Job Role(s)

Develop sensor fusion approaches for unmanned systems, using inertial sensors and both GNSS-based and alternative navigation approaches

Work with sensors (hardware and software) and develop error models

Develop simulation capabilities to support path planning, control, and autonomy applications from a sensor fusion and state estimation perspective

Validate, test, and document new or existing algorithms

Communicate with sensors and other hardware systems, including low latency and precision time applications

Work with developers to optimize code for deployment on devices with constrained computing power and storage

Required Experience

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical or related field, with emphasis in Estimation and Controls

A minimum of 2 years of navigation, sensor fusion, and estimation development experience

Experience With GNSS Receivers And Other Navigation Systems/sensors

Experience developing in python, modern C++ or C

Knowledge of Git, Gitlab, or equivalent source control and CI/CD tools required

Desired Experience

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in unmanned systems estimation and control

Experience With ROS, ROS2 Or Other Middleware Approaches

Experience or understanding of PX4 or Ardupilot software

Knowledge of networking and distributed systems

Experience developing for Linux or POSIX systems

Experience working with microcontrollers

Experience designing, building, and testing all types of unmanned systems.

Benefits Summary

Competitive salary with comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Employee ownership

Medical, dental, and vision care plans

Paid time-off and parental leave programs

Group term life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Assistance, Training, and education development offerings

IS4S is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation or gender identity.