Navigation / GNC Engineer - Reliant (m/f/d)
On-siteGilching, Bavaria, Germany
Job Summary
Design and validate advanced GNSS/INS navigation algorithms, including state estimation and sensor fusion, to enable reliable autonomous flight in contested environments. Analyze flight test data to identify performance bottlenecks and implement robust algorithmic improvements for mission-critical systems. Characterize, calibrate, and validate navigation sensors to maximize positioning accuracy and system resilience. Collaborate with Flight Control, Embedded Software, and Test teams to integrate navigation solutions across the Reliant UAS platform from concept development through operational deployment. Mentor team members through technical discussions and code reviews while promoting engineering best practices.
Required Qualifications
- M.Sc. or higher in Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
- Several years of professional experience developing navigation, localization, or sensor fusion solutions for autonomous systems, robotics, or UAVs
- Strong expertise in GNSS/INS integration, state estimation, and nonlinear filtering techniques (e.g., Extended Kalman Filters, Unscented Kalman Filters, Factor Graph Optimization, or SLAM)
- Deep understanding of inertial navigation, sensor fusion, and autonomous navigation in degraded or GNSS-denied environments
- Solid knowledge of fixed-wing and VTOL flight dynamics, flight mechanics, and autonomous flight systems
- Strong programming skills in C++ and Python
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
- Experience analyzing flight data and validating navigation performance through simulation and real-world flight testing
- Familiarity with embedded Linux environments, Git, and modern software engineering practices
- Excellent written and spoken English
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with simulation, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), or flight testing
- Experience with Rust
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