Principal Guidance, Navigation & Controls Scientist
Core
Technical authority for autonomous vehicle GNC capabilities and advanced navigation products, leading design of algorithms for GPS-denied maritime environments.
Role type
Principal Guidance, Navigation & Controls Scientist
Builds
Navigation and control algorithms for underwater, aerial, ground, and space vehicles
Domain
Defense, National Security, Autonomous Systems, Maritime Navigation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
State estimation (Kalman filtering, sensor fusion), Modern control theory, Vehicle dynamics modeling, MATLAB/Simulink, Algorithm development, Verification and validation planning, Field test data analysis, Technical strategy definition, Engineering mentorship
Preferred skills
Underwater GNC and navigation sensors, Real-time embedded software, Autonomous systems background
Technologies
MATLAB, Simulink
Responsibilities
Lead design, analysis, and validation of GNC algorithms; Architect navigation solutions for GPS-denied environments; Develop and refine vehicle dynamics models and control architectures; Define verification and validation test plans; Analyze field test data to diagnose performance anomalies; Mentor mid-level and junior GNC engineers
Seniority
Principal, technical authority & mentorship
