Spécialiste GNSS / GNSS Specialist

The role

The specialist will conduct deep-dive analyses on cutting-edge timing and positioning systems. They will participate in analytical and theoretical studies regarding LEO-PNT and its applications.

What you will do

• Execute time-sensitive novel LEO PNT-related analyses.
• Prepare technical resources and materials including white papers, internal reports, and technical documentation.
• Lead detailed analysis on key GNSS research topics.
• Partner with business teams on research driven customer demonstrations.
• Conduct feasibility analysis and test plan development.
• Perform onsite execution of tests and deliver technical reports.

Required qualifications

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant fields.
• 2+ years of experience working in GNSS.
• Experience with theoretical analysis of GNSS performance in various environments using Python, C, C++, or MATLAB.
• Availability to support occasional rapid-turnaround technical assessments.
• Strong background in GNSS receiver design in measurement and position engine development.
• Hands-on experience working with GNSS test equipment and conducting lab-based signal validation.
• Ability to communicate effectively through written reports and verbal presentations.

Nice to have

• 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.
• Theoretical understanding and practical experience with multipath characterization, reflection modeling, and signal-level or measurement-level mitigation techniques.
• 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.
• Experience with the practical use of Linux-based systems.

Before you apply

• Must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level.
• Must pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.
• For U.S. Roles: applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
• For U.K. Roles: requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks and eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
• For Canada Roles: must pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

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.