Navigation Engineer for Flight Systems

About the role

Leidos Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Navigation Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL. This role supports rapid development for navigation of air, land, and sea launched flight systems. Leidos is expanding the navigation team due to recent growing programs, including the AGM-190/A Small Cruise Missile, US SOCOM’s GBU 69/B Small Glide Munition, multiple Hypersonic Missile programs, DARPA’s Gremlins program, and other rapid development efforts. Our team solves the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.

Responsibilities

• Development and analysis of navigation algorithms.
• Implementation of navigation algorithms in 6-DOF simulations and operational flight software.
• Conduct trade studies for design decisions.
• Develop techniques to assess, validate, and verify performance.
• Support flight tests with pre-flight predictions and post-flight analyses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics and 2-4 years of work experience, or Master’s degree in engineering or physics with research in state estimation algorithms, navigation techniques, and knowledge of basic aerodynamic principles.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Strong math skills in linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformation.
• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++ programming.
• Solid technical communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Department of War digital engineering paradigm.
• Experience with flight vehicles, guided munitions, and/or unmanned aerial systems.
• Experience in terrestrial navigation, SAASM, M-Code, and GPS-denied operations.
• Master’s degree or doctorate in engineering or physics.
• Current active Secret or higher-level clearance.

Pay

Pay Range: $69,550.00 - $125,725.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Benefits

Leidos offers competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.