Xona Space
Navigation Algorithms Engineer
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $120k–$140k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- On-site · Burlingame, California
- Added 2 months ago
About this role
Xona is seeking a Navigation Algorithms Engineer to contribute to their cutting-edge satellite navigation system, Pulsar. This role focuses on developing tools for constellation monitoring and validating Precise Point Positioning (PPP) algorithms to achieve centimeter-level accuracy. It’s a hands-on position ideal for someone with a strong statistical background and a desire to work on real-world satellite navigation systems.
What you'll do
- Develop tools for real-time constellation health monitoring.
- Collaborate on and validate Precise Point Positioning (PPP) algorithms.
- Work closely with the navigation engineering team to develop prototypes.
- Ensure the performance and availability of GNSS signals.
- Contribute to the core estimation pipelines.
- Assist in the development of production pipelines.
What they're looking for
- Python
- Statistics
- Estimation Theory
- Kalman Filtering
- Least Squares
- PPP Algorithms
- GNSS (RINEX, SP3, RTCM)
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Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with estimation techniques like Kalman filtering or least squares.
- Explain your understanding of Precise Point Positioning (PPP) algorithms.