Hermeus
Senior GNC Engineer - Navigation & System Integration
TLDR
Contribute to advanced aircraft navigation systems by integrating and testing GNSS components while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to optimize designs.
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.
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.
Benefits
Equity Compensation
Stock Options
Health Insurance
100% employer-paid health care
401k & retirement plans
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Unlimited PTO policy
Hermeus is a manufacturer of high-speed aircraft, specializing in the rapid design, build, and testing of high-Mach and hypersonic vehicles. Our focus is on delivering advanced capabilities for the Department of Defense, ensuring that the U.S. and its allies retain a strategic edge over potential adversaries.
- Founded
- Founded 2018
- Employees
- 45 employees
- Total raised
- $76M raised