Staff Forward Deployed Engineer, AQNav
Core
Deploy and validate quantum navigation solutions on operational platforms, translating complex multi-sensor field data into performance narratives for defense stakeholders.
Role type
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Quantum Navigation)
Builds
GPS-independent navigation solutions for military and commercial aircraft and autonomous submersible platforms
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, Quantum Sensing, Navigation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
PNT and navigation fundamentals, Hands-on aerospace/autonomy integration, Python for data analysis and signal processing, Customer-facing technical communication, Field integration with mission computers and sensors
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in guidance/navigation controls, Sensor fusion and estimation (Kalman filtering), Simulation and digital twin environments, DoD platform integration experience
Technologies
Python, Binary log parsing, Visualization tools, Simulation environments
Responsibilities
Lead technical workstreams for high-impact customer pilots and presentations, Build and maintain field analysis tooling for sensor data, Translate performance metrics into stakeholder narratives, Bridge operations and R&D to define testable requirements, Lead field integration with platform integrators and OEMs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with significant travel
