About Us : At Vatn Systems, we are at the forefront of underwater operations, developing innovative autonomous underwater vehicles that push the boundaries of technology.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer with a focus on inertial navigation to join our growing team.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of underwater navigation systems in challenging environments.
Position Overview : As a Senior GNC Engineer specializing in inertial navigation, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing advanced inertial navigation algorithms for our AUVs.
You will collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers and researchers to enhance the performance and reliability of our navigation systems.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and implement sophisticated inertial navigation algorithms for AUVs, including sensor fusion and error correction techniques.
- Conduct extensive simulations and field tests to validate and refine inertial navigation systems.
- Integrate inertial navigation solutions with other AUV subsystems, including guidance and control modules.
- Perform detailed analysis and performance evaluation of inertial navigation systems.
- Lead troubleshooting and resolution of inertial navigation-related issues.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance in inertial navigation and GNC practices.
- Keep abreast of the latest advancements in inertial navigation technologies and apply them to our projects.
Qualifications :
- Master's or Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in developing and implementing inertial navigation systems.
- Deep understanding of inertial measurement units (IMUs), sensor fusion algorithms, and error modeling.
- Proficiency in Python and C / C++ programming, Rust is a bonus.
- Experience with underwater vehicles or robotics is desirable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly.
Preferred Skills :
- Experience with AUV-specific sensors and integration, including sonar and DVL (Doppler Velocity Log).
- Experience with programming microcontrollers such as STM32.
- Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded systems.
- Familiarity with machine learning techniques applied to navigation problems.