Principal GNSS/PNT Systems Engineer
$160,000–$195,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Architect end-to-end test strategies for CRPA antennas, GNSS receivers, and next-generation LEO/MEO PNT signals. Develop complex scenario models for dynamic Doppler environments, orbital visibility, and threat-based degradation conditions. Lead high-level analysis of spatial processing performance, including beamforming, nulling, and multi-element calibration. Drive creation of new-signal simulation capabilities for emerging waveforms and hybrid PNT constructs. Evaluate receiver performance regarding sensitivity, tracking dynamics, and anti-jam/spoof robustness. Guide root-cause analyses during major lab and field test campaigns while providing technical leadership for design reviews and program capture efforts. Mentor engineering teams and maintain awareness of evolving PNT threats and industry standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in GNSS/PNT system engineering, RF test development, receiver/antenna integration, or advanced PNT research
- Demonstrated technical leadership in CRPA systems, phased-array testing, and spatial signal processing
- Deep expertise with GNSS and non-GNSS signals, including next-generation LEO/MEO PNT concepts
- Strong proficiency with multi-channel signal simulators, RF vector generators, spectrum analyzers, and PNT-specific test environments
- Proven ability to architect complex test frameworks and guide teams in their implementation
- Advanced modeling and analysis experience with MATLAB, Python, or equivalent environments
- Proficiency in C++ for simulation tooling, systems integration, or high-performance processing modules
- Active or eligible security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with PNT architecture, orbital modeling, time-transfer techniques, and high-dynamic signal simulation
- Expertise in CRPA calibration, array manifolds, interference threat modeling, and advanced jamming/spoofing scenarios
- Familiarity with PNT resiliency techniques and MIL-STD environmental/qualification testing
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation systems
- Strong communication skills, with a track record leading cross-disciplinary engineering efforts and influencing design direction
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn
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