Navigation Systems Engineer

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.
• 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

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