PNT Engineer
PNT Engineer
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Job Description
The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is seeking a talented and driven PNT Engineer to join our esteemed Sensor & Software Systems division. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to work at the forefront of cuttingedge research and development in positioning navigation and timing technologies.
This position is responsible for the performance characteristics capabilities limitations and vulnerabilities of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receivers to include acquisition and tracking sensitivity time to first fix operational limits of acceleration altitude and velocity accuracy of the navigation solution etc. This position will utilize existing COTS PNT equipment (Spirent and BroadSim satellite navigation and wavefront simulators).
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
A minimum of three years of directly related experience is required at the R2 level
A minimum of eight years of directly related experience is required at the R3 level
A minimum of twelve years of directly related experience is required at the R4 level
Experience in evaluating the performance vulnerabilities and capabilities of existing and emerging PNT systems (e.g. GNSS)
Experience in simulation and testing of the performance of PNT systems under various conditions
Able to support experiments design and analysis efforts
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 12 years experience in RF systems; or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering or related field with 10 years experience in RF systems
Proven experience in evaluating the performance vulnerabilities and capabilities of existing and emerging PNT systems (e.g. GNSS).
Proven experience in simulation and testing of the performance of PNT systems under various conditions.
Proven experience in planning experiments design and analysis efforts.
Experience in analysis on HITL systems to define and validate their performance characteristics capabilities limitations and vulnerabilities.
Experience in using and integrating COTS test equipment custom designed hardware/software and kinematic flight models to perform this characterization.
TS/SCI Clearance
Ability to promote inclusive excellence in the workplace
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission the University is committed to the principles of diversity equity and inclusion. Informed by this commitment we seek to increase diversity achieve equitable outcomes and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer we will not discriminate against minorities women protected veterans individuals with disabilities or on the basis of age race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation or gender identity.
Employment Type
Full-Time
