Xona Space
GNSS Engineer
Burlingame, California. Posted 26 days ago
The role
The GNSS engineer will conduct deep-dive analyses on timing and positioning systems. They will participate in live-sky demonstrations and analytical studies involving LEO-PNT and its applications.
What you will do
- Designing and conducting live-sky test campaigns showcasing Pulsar capabilities.
- Assisting the execution of time-sensitive novel LEO PNT-related analyses.
- Preparing technical resources and materials related to PULSAR-based PNT.
- Contributing to white papers, internal reports, and technical documentation.
- Leading detailed analysis on key GNSS research topics.
Required qualifications
- Experience with theoretical analysis of GNSS performance in various environments using Python, C, C++, or MATLAB.
- Availability to support occasional rapid-turnaround technical assessments.
Nice to have
- Master’s Degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant field.
- 4+ years of experience working in GNSS.
- Experience with the practical use of Linux-based systems.
- Experience writing and presenting technical content to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Prior experience with GNSS timing and UTC traceability.
- Experience with precision GNSS corrections modeling and application.
- A demonstrated ability to work independently on targeted research projects.
- Strong project management skills and ability to collaborate.
- Experience with hardware testing, including field testing and GNSS simulators.
About the company
Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth. With Pulsar, Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection.