Principal GNSS MEMS Engineer

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Principal Investigator - MEMS Inertial Products 

This is a Direct Hire role.

What you will be doing as a Principal Investigator - MEMS Inertial Products (R3777462)…

 An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

Principal Investigator to spearhead the creation of MEMS-based Inertial Products, enhancing Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solutions. This role entails leading the technical vision, driving product excellence and competitive edge through innovation, and advising senior leadership on technology strategies that address customer needs and secure market leadership. The position combines strategic planning, research, and direct development to deliver superior MEMS-based PNT products, with a focus on launching groundbreaking offerings in 2024 and beyond.

Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:

In addition to the above, the Principal Investigator role and responsibilities will include:

Lead the technical design and development of embedded hardware & software which implements advanced digital signal processing and controls solutions.

Discover value for customers by identifying key industry problems/opportunities which can be solved within  product roadmaps.

Define key technologies and organizational competencies which are needed to solve customer problems and support product evolutions.

Collaborate with product stakeholders to develop Multi-Generational Technology Plans which align with or extend Multi-Generational Product Plans.

Collaborate with product leaders and Research to identify and pursue R&D programs that fund the development of key technologies.

Define and lead R&D programs (with internal and external partners) which advance technologies and organizational capabilities.

Collaborate with Application Engineers to define product solutions which utilize new technologies (or new applications of existing technologies).

Retain strong knowledge of emerging technologies, innovations, new technology applications, and segment-specific industry trends.

Form and cultivate industry relationships through participation in standard setting committee conferences and technical symposiums.

Influence key technical decision makers in ways that are favorable to product and services strategy.

Actively participate in growth and mentoring of engineering talent and provide strong contributions to strategic workforce planning activities.

Collaborate with Application Engineers, Product Managers, Program Managers, and the marketing and sales staff to pursue new business, write proposals, and estimate cost.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or related technical or scientific field of study from an accredited university or college.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical product development or technology research role(s).

Eligibility Requirement (s):

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. 
US Citizen: This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. 
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Desired Characteristics:

Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, aeronautics or related technical or scientific field of study from an accredited university or college.

Strong technical expertise and applied experience in multiple of the following areas.

Design, development, and testing of embedded hardware and software, including the use low-level programming languages (such as C, Assembly).

Methods and technologies for implementing embedded functions that perform GN&C in real time.

Fault-tolerant system design.

Model-based engineering and computer simulation.

System integration and hardware troubleshooting.

Digital Signal Processing and development of control loops for sensors in mixed-signal domain with high-speed digitization.

Design and implementation of control solutions and algorithms to maximize performance vs specified parameters.

Practical understanding of ground- and satellite-based navigation systems and methods (e.g., GNSS, DME).

Knowledge of emerging trends in alternative sensors and methods of navigation and timing (e.g., vision- and magnetic anomaly-based navigation, celestial navigation).

Knowledgeable of regulations, standards, and requirements that apply to GN&C of fixed-wing airplanes and rotorcraft

5+ years of experience specifying, developing, characterizing, integrating, and validating Inertial Measurement Units (IMU) AND strap-down Inertial Navigation Systems.

Practical understanding & hands-on experience with MEMS-based gyroscopes and accelerometers and their integration with real time embedded systems.

Proficient in identifying customer needs and collaborating with the engineering team to define solutions to meet those needs.

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