Senior Position Navigation Timing (PNT) SME

Qualis Corporation is seeking a Senior Position Navigation Timing SME with extensive knowledge of Alternative Position, Velocity, and Timing algorithms to join our team of well-qualified, diverse individuals at our Huntsville, AL office.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and apply advanced algorithms, methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of alternative position, velocity, and timing acquisition.
• Demonstrated understanding of advanced estimation techniques, Kalman filters and enhanced Kalman filtering
• Work amongst a highly technical team in a fast paced environment
• Review literature, patents, and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
• Define technical analysis methods, conduct independent research, and present findings.
• Assist in preparing test documentation for inclusion in test and evaluation reports
• Conduct investigations, analysis, and tests of considerable complexity.
• Perform failure analysis and develop coarse of actions
• Participate in integrated test teams
• Develop and present technical white papers and executive level briefings.
• Assist in develop of program technical approach and technical roadmap
• Assist in develop of technical program plan, identify technical milestones, and ensure progress against the technical objectives

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Master of Science (MS) Degree in a Mechanical, System, Electrical, Computer, Software, Aerospace, Aeronautical Engineering or another STEM program from an ABET accredited university.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in system engineering, design, analysis, and test of algorithm development
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in modeling and simulation development, and applying advanced mathematic techniques to solve challenging guidance, navigation, or control problems
• Candidate must posses a clear understanding of engineering principles such as but not limited to Global Navigation, Satellite System (GNSS), RF communications, measurement and estimation techniques, and error correction theory and implementation.
• Candidate must have experience leading technical teams through a program development life cycle.
• Candidate must have experience leading research & development efforts.
• Candidate must have the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
• Candidate must have or have the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• Candidate must be located in or willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Mechanical, System, Electrical, Computer, or other related technical Engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
• Top Secret Clearance preferred
• Experience supporting projects for the Department of Defense
• Knowledge of Kalman filtering or other optimization methods
• Knowledge of software-defined radio platforms and design flow
• Possess excellent time-management skills to contribute to multiple tasks concurrently
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Possess excellent presentation skills

Benefits

Qualis Corporation is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify