Navigation Engineer
Core
Develop advanced autonomy algorithms and sensor fusion solutions for autonomous drone delivery systems to enable reliable last-mile logistics.
Role type
Senior IC Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer
Builds
Autonomous aircraft fleet for drone delivery services
Domain
Aerospace robotics and autonomous drone delivery
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Multi-sensor fusion navigation, GNSS/INS integration, Embedded safety-critical software development, Kalman filtering and estimation methods, Aircraft dynamics and control, UAV path planning algorithms, GNC simulation and data analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with linear and non-linear filters, Contingency management, GNSS position engine development
Technologies
MATLAB, Python, C++, Kalman Filters, GNSS, Inertial Measurement Units (IMU)
Responsibilities
Create and own GNC solutions for autonomous aircraft, Analyze GNSS sensor data from prototypes to production, Write and review design documents and implement verification code, Collaborate cross-functionally with software, perception, and hardware teams, Conduct trade studies and risk assessments for sensor and algorithm designs, Own systems throughout the entire life-cycle from concept to fielding
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC