Navigation Research and Development Engineer

• Lead a team of engineers in the design of algorithms and novel techniques for navigation systems for the undersea environment
• Individually, and as a team, lead and perform navigation modeling and simulation (M&S) to support trade studies
• Analyze multi-sensor data to evaluate system performance
• Interact and collaborate regularly with a team of fellow engineers and scientists, program management, program sponsors, and stakeholders
• Prepare research papers and make presentations related to work performed
• Investigate and evaluate applicability of theories and practices to the development of navigation systems
• Document work through reports and presentations
• Regularly interact with program sponsors
• Participate in strategic planning activities
• Pursue new business development activities
• Manage program resources
• Develop program plans

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in R&D projects, including task delegation, progress tracking, and stakeholder management
• Extensive experience in using MATLAB (or other programming languages) for design, modeling, and simulation of complex systems
• Deep expertise in precision navigation systems, including, inertial navigation, geophysical, GPS, or other sensor fusion techniques
• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) projects, including familiarity with defense acquisition process and standards
• Knowledge of signal processing, sensor integration, and real-time data analysis for navigation applications
• Experience in mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative work environment
• Ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and sponsors
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills for documentation, proposals, and reports

• Navigation Theory
• State Space Estimation and Control Theory
• Stochastic Processes Theory
• Data Fusion Filter Design
• Geophysical and earth sciences
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering

Your working location will be full-time on-site, located at the Navigation Research & Development Center (NRDC) in Warminster, PA.  Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. This position will require travel to support project meetings.

ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). 

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