Description

Altamira Technologies Corporation has a long and successful history providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira serves the defense, intelligence, and homeland security communities by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data and security.

Altamira believes that our people and the culture of our company differentiate us from other companies. We focus on recruiting talented, self-motivated employees that strive to find a way to get things done. Join our team of experts as we support national security!

This position will be responsible for overseeing the different aspects of GNSS analytical spectra and Assured PNT systems.

Essential Functions

Drives planning, development, implementation and maintenance of software, system, and technologies in the Assured PNT products.
Understand and analyze the architecture of navigation and timing systems.
Perform comprehensive dynamic analysis using industry-standard equipment and tools to validate different multi-sensor fusion PNT performance scenarios.
Define and utilize key metrics to evaluate the performance, reliability, and accuracy of PNT systems.
Analyze and evaluate various sensor modalities, including GNSS/IMU in real-world environments.
Lead hands-on integration and testing efforts with software, hardware design to verify system performance, reliability, and compliance.
Apply knowledge and understanding of GPS and preferably GNSS signals in timing architectures.
Perform system integration activities of PNT hardware and understand impacts of sensor configurations on an integrated navigation solution on overall delivery.
Lead and collaborate in the development effort while also providing innovative and creative solutions.
Works closely with the customers and partners to understand the state of the possible and set requirements based on the Voice of the Customer (VOC).
Perform other duties as assigned.
Standard Essential Functions
Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.

Qualifications and Competencies

Expertise in PNT and Assured PNT technologies to understand and evaluate systems engineering activities.
Proficient in GPS/GNSS navigation theory and technology
Knowledge of holdover timing algorithms.
Ability to manage lab environments, hardware test setup and testing for PNT sensors.
Strong scripting skills.
Strategic thinker with a strong aptitude for problem-solving.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Fluent in C++ and Python.

Education / Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) preferred.

Experience

2 + years of system design for PNT solutions.
Experience with PNT sensors, including GPS/GNSS, IMU, and clock.
Experience in aerospace or defense industry is preferred.
Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring and customer support.
Experience in GNSS analytic and signal processing.

Security Clearance

Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

Altamira is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We focus on recruiting talented, self-motivated employees that find a way to get things done. Join our team of experts as we engineer national security!

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