Senior GNC Engineer - Navigation & System Integration

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.

About the Role

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 software suite and development efforts (including filtering and fusion) on advanced guidance, navigation, and control systems for our aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Actively support and participate in all Navigation, GNSS, INS/IMU, Localization, Fusion, and System integration efforts.
• Support Navigation/GNSS/Localization modeling and integration needs for high-fidelity simulation platforms.
• Conduct simulation studies to assess the performance of the Navigation suite in aircraft and optimize its design.
• Communicate and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams on Navigation model integration, subsystem integration, and Navigation suite simulation testing/verification capabilities.
• Run and conduct Monte Carlo simulations (with Navigation emphasis), as well as SITL, HITL, 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 and operations.
• Conduct flight testing to validate and refine the performance of the aircraft's Navigation systems.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure the aircraft meets safety, performance, and efficiency standards from a 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.

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 suites.

Skills

• Experience with Navigation sensor trade studies, selection process, sensor models, Navigation subsystems, Navigation software system integration, fusion/blending algorithms, and strategies.
• Experience and practical knowledge of 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.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance.
• Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses.
• Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees.
• Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms.

The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on role scope, responsibilities, relevant experience, education, key skills, market data, and business needs.