Navigation Systems Engineer
Location
US-TX-Dallas
ID
2025-2494
Category
Software & Systems Development
Position Type
Full-Time
Remote
No
Clearance Required
Top Secret/SCI
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. Responsibilities
As a Navigation Systems Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following: Develop and validate vehicle and environment models to simulate Navigation/GPS algorithm performance and robustness
Evaluate technical documents, determine sufficiency for demonstrating compliance with specification and airworthiness, summarize findings, recommend changes, and communicate all results to the program office.
Represent complex data in diagrams or through other techniques that communicate precise information to both business and technical staff.
Analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment.
Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design according to customer engineering requirements.
Perform risk assessments and generate risk mitigation plans and strategies using DoD Risk Management methodology and procedures.
Understand and work well within Integrated Product Team (IPT) organizational structures to deliver timely results. Qualifications
Experience in guidance, navigation, and control algorithm design and validation
Experience with GPS and inertial sensors
Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences or demonstrated comparable experience with ten (10) or more years of relevant experience
Knowledge of system engineering principles, theories, and concepts and ability to contribute to the development of new and innovative concepts.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possess strong analytical skills
Proficient in MS Office products
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $129,800.00/Yr. - USD $216,700.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status