Navigation Estimation Engineer

Torch Technologies is seeking a Navigation Estimation Engineer to join a team supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate Navigation and Controls Branch (AFRL/RWTAN) in its efforts to pioneer research in autonomous precision-guided air-to-air and air-to-ground munitions. The role is located on Eglin AFB FL.

The selected candidate will be part of a Navigation and Estimation team utilizing highly technical and developmental payloads on-board an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to demonstrate navigation concepts for GPS-denied environments (e.g. Magnetic Vision Radio Frequency etc.) for single or multi-UAV system concepts. The qualified candidate will have knowledge in state estimation for navigation optimization algorithm development Kalman filters object-oriented programming and data analysis. Work will assist in the development of mainly Kalman filters and possibly particle filters or other non-linear filters for estimation of vehicle state during the integration and development of guidance control localization and navigation systems. This work will be developed and tested in real time simulations and on live-flight surrogate unmanned aircraft vehicles over Eglin AFBs test ranges.

The selected candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills. The ability to work collaboratively in group development sessions is a must. However motivation and dedication to project tasks in an independent environment are also necessary. Knowledge of various software and code development sources must be present. The candidate should have experience in one or more of the following programming languages: C/C python Java and others. Experience with Linux operating systems is also desired. Familiarity with network communication is desired. The candidates daily work affects the design testing implementation operation and support of the system; or the quality and reliability of services.

This position requires a highly motivated individual with experience in state estimation particularly Extended Kalman Filters. Qualified candidates will have experience and understanding in one or more of the following areas:

• GPS/IMU Integrated Navigation Systems

• GPS Denied Navigation

• Knowledge of current programming languages i.e: Python C/C Java etc.

• Estimation theory including Extended Kalman Filters (EKF) batch estimators and Particle Filters

• Advanced mathematics relating to object-oriented programming controls and linear systems.

• Bachelors degree in a technically applicable field with 5 years experience in state estimation and navigation

• Direct working experience with creating and implementing navigation filters

• Object Oriented Programing: C/Python.

• Strong oral and written communication skills ability to present technical and non-technical topics to event participants (small and medium sized groups)

• Familiarity with Linux OS.

• A working knowledge of standard office software such as Microsoft word processor spreadsheet database and presentation tools is required.

• Applicants must be a US citizen and be eligible for a SECRET security clearance. Inability to obtain and maintain a security clearance will result in candidate being ineligible for this position.

Preferred:

• Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or applicable technical field.

• Comfortable with other peoples code: Reading Modifying Debugging and Optimizing.

• Strong communication skills to convey results effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing is required. Must be able to discuss and understand requirements/taskings in dynamic environment.

• Familiarity with GIT Configuration Management System.

• Familiarity with ROS2.

• Familiarity with Docker.

• Familiarity with Factor Graphs and Pose Graph Optimization.

• Ability to work in dynamic environments and support multiple users; good creative problem solver with a commitment to assisting the team in building quality software.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:Full Time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule:Customer discretion

Work Location: Eglin AFB

Travel:<10%

Relocation Assistance Available: possible

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment a competitive salary and an excellent comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability flexible spending accounts Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts EAP education assistance paid time off and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age genetic information citizenship ancestry marital status protected veteran status disability status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. Torch Technologies Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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