Senior GNC Engineer - Navigation & System Integration

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Los Angeles, CA, USA
In-Office
151K-204K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Manufacturing
Hermeus is a aircraft manufacturer focused on rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft.
The Role
The Senior GNC Engineer will work on Navigation and System Integration for high-speed aircraft, focusing on GNSS components, system integration, and algorithm development for safe flight operations.
Summary Generated by Built In
Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

The Navigation and System Integration GNC Engineer will be responsible for integration, testing, validation and verification of Navigation instrumentation and GNSS components and supporting the navigation SW suite and development efforts (including filtering and fusion) on advanced guidance, navigation and control systems for our aircraft, as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Actively support and take participation in all Navigation, GNSS, INS/IMU, Localization, Fusion, System integration efforts  
  • Actively support Navigation/GNSS/Localization modeling & integration needs for high-fidelity simulation platform 
  • Conduct simulation studies to assess the performance of the Navigation suite in aircraft and optimize its design  
  • Communicate and collaborate very closely with cross-functional teams on Navigation model integration, sub-system integration and Nav. Suite simulation testing/verification capabilities. 
  • Running and conducting Monte Carlo simulations (with Navigation emphasis), as well as SITL, HITLS, regression testing and test coverage scenarios. 
  • Design and develop navigation, sensor fusion and/or blending algorithms for our aircraft using advanced techniques and tools  
  • Develop and implement different filtering techniques/algorithms and strategies to ensure safe and efficient flight instrumentation + operations  
  • Conduct flight testing to validate and refine the performance of the aircraft's Navigation systems  
  • Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure that the aircraft meets safety, performance and efficiency standards from Navigation suite perspective 
  • Participate in the development of system-level requirements and specifications  
  • Prepare technical reports, presentations and documentation related to Navigation and instrumentation activities  

Basic Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or related engineering field. 
  • 5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering field  
  • Strong understanding of Navigation, GNSS, INS/IMU systems as well as filtering, fusion and Navigation sensor suite 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Navigation sensor trade studies, selection process, sensor models, Nav. sub-systems, Nav. SW system integration, fusion/blending algorithms and strategies. 
  • Experience and practical experience with filtering techniques (including KF, UKF, EKF, Particle filters, etc). 
  • Familiarity and experience with Navigation needs for autonomous flight systems and autonomy 
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, familiarity with Julia, and other modeling and simulation tools  
  • Experience with Navigation sensor testing and data analysis. 
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills  
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills  
  • Passion for aviation and the development of advanced aircraft technologies  

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS 
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending. 
 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
 

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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
270 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries. Utilizing an integrated, hardware-rich, iterative development approach to aircraft design and build, Hermeus aims to deliver advanced air power at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s. Hermeus’ current Quarterhorse Program is actively unlocking unmanned high-speed flight. One program, four aircraft – each purpose-built to unlock a specific technical challenge, advance learnings, and incrementally de-risk critical technology in the pursuit of hypersonic aircraft. Today, Hermeus is building its second Quarterhorse vehicle, Mk 2, after having designed, built, and flight tested its predecessor, Mk 1, in 18 months. Capable of reaching speeds of Mach 3+, Quarterhorse Mk 2 will be the fastest uncrewed military aircraft in service for national defense. The final iteration of Quarterhorse, Mk 4, will be capable of transitioning from turbofan to ramjet mode utilizing a Hermeus-developed turbine-based combined cycle (TBCC) propulsion system to achieve sustained speeds of Mach 5+. Hermeus' approach of build-fly-build lays the groundwork for unlocking hypersonic flight at a pace and cost previously deemed impossible. America needs fast planes fast – and Hermeus is delivering them.

Why Work With Us

We prioritize hardware and people. Cutting-edge technology is only made possible by bringing together a world-class team. At Hermeus, you will be challenged – but also empowered. We encourage calculated risks taking and learning from our mistakes. Iteration is the name of the game.

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