Principal Signal Processing Engineer
Design, prototype, and field advanced RF and radar signal processing algorithms for autonomous ground vehicle EMSO products. Own end-to-end development from algorithm design through field validation.
Principal Engineer, State Estimation (R4602)
Designs and implements safety-critical state estimation and navigation systems for aerospace platforms, including GNSS/INS fusion, multi-sensor integration for GPS-denied environments, and certification support. Requires 15+ years experience, MS/PhD, and strong C++/Python skills.
270k – 400kSan Diego, CADallas, TXBoston, MA+1 moreEmbedded EngineeringOnsite15+ YOE
About the role
Navigation System Architecture & Design
- Establish navigation performance requirements and error budgets for safety-critical applications
- Support decomposition of navigation requirements into allocations for sensors, estimation algorithms, and software components
- Design detailed software architecture for state estimation implementations, including module interfaces and data flow
Algorithm Development & Implementation
- Design and implement Extended Kalman Filter algorithms for navigation applications, with broad understanding of state estimation theory and alternative filtering approaches
- Implement tightly-coupled and loosely-coupled GNSS/INS integration algorithms
- Integrate diverse sensing modalities (vision, RF, celestial etc.) into multi-sensor fusion framework for GPS-degraded environments
- Develop fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) strategies for navigation systems
- Implement integrity monitoring and protection level calculations for safety-critical operations
Certification & Verification
- Develop verification and validation test plans for navigation algorithms
- Conduct performance analysis including Monte Carlo simulation, covariance analysis, and flight test data evaluation
- Document navigation system design, requirements allocation, and compliance evidence
- Support safety assessment activities including failure modes and effects analysis
Technical Leadership
- Provide technical guidance on navigation architecture and state estimation approaches
- Support trade studies evaluating navigation sensor suites and fusion strategies
- Mentor junior engineers on state estimation theory and implementation
Skills
C++PythonMATLABExtended Kalman FilterGnssInsMulti-Sensor FusionInertial NavigationState EstimationImuMonte Carlo SimulationRequirements ManagementSafety AssessmentVision-Aided NavigationGnss Jamming Mitigation
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