Navigation Engineer Flight Systems

Overview

Leidos Defense Systems Sector is hiring a Navigation Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support rapid development of navigation for air, land, and sea launched flight systems. The position supports programs such as AGM-190, GBU 69, Hypersonic, and DARPA Gremlins.

• Develop and analyze navigation algorithms and implement them in 6‑DOF simulations and operational flight software.
• Conduct trade studies for design decisions and develop techniques to assess, validate, and verify performance.
• Support flight tests with pre‑flight predictions and post‑flight analyses.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics with 2‑4 years of experience, or Master’s degree with research in state estimation algorithms, navigation techniques, and basic aerodynamic principles.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Strong math skills in linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformation.
• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++ programming.
• Excellent technical communication skills and ability to work independently and in teams.
• Resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL.

• Experience with Department of Defense digital engineering, flight vehicles, guided munitions, or unmanned aerial systems.
• Experience in terrestrial navigation, SAASM, M‑Code, and GPS‑denied operations.
• Master’s or doctorate in engineering or physics.
• Current active Secret or higher clearance.

Huntsville, AL. Pay range: $69,550.00 – $.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.