Lead / Specialist Navigation Engineer (PNT & Sensor Fusion) in Bristol

Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER? TEKEVER leads innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting-edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation. We operate across four strategic areas, combining AI, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges — from protecting people and critical infrastructure to exploring space. We offer a unique surveillance-as-a-service solution that delivers real-time intelligence, enhancing maritime safety and saving lives.

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We are building a dedicated Navigation & PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) team to redefine how Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) navigate in contested and complex environments. This is a foundational hire for a new capability group, focusing on the development of resilient, high-integrity navigation technologies. We are looking for subject matter experts who can drive innovation in one or more of our core pillars: GNSS Resilience, Navigation Fusion or Alternative PNT.

Core Areas of Interest:

• GNSS Technologies & Resilience: Expertise in multi-constellation/multi-frequency GNSS, including anti-jamming, anti-spoofing, and interference mitigation techniques for military-grade resilience.
• Navigation Fusion: Mastery of sensor fusion algorithms, specifically Extended/Unscented Kalman Filters (EKF/UKF) and Factor Graphs, to integrate IMU, GNSS, and air data.
• Alternative PNT & Novel Sensors: Development of non-GNSS navigation solutions, including Vision-Based Navigation (VBN), Terrain Referenced Navigation (TRN), or novel RF-based positioning (Signals of Opportunity).

Responsibilities:

• Algorithm Development: Design, simulate, and implement advanced navigation algorithms tailored for UAS flight profiles.
• Architecture Design: Define the PNT architecture for our platforms, ensuring modularity and growth potential for "Plug and Play" sensor integration.
• Resilience Testing: Evaluate system performance in GNSS-denied or degraded environments through rigorous simulation and flight test analysis.
• Technical Leadership: (For Lead candidates) Act as the technical authority for PNT within the program, guiding the roadmap for sovereign navigation capability.
• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL): Support the integration of navigation software with flight control hardware and high-grade Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs).

Profile and requirements:

• Education: Degree in Aerospace, Robotics, Control Systems, or Electrical Engineering with a focus on PNT/Navigation.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in developing navigation solutions for autonomous platforms (UAS, Missiles, or Robotics).
• Tools: High proficiency in modelling and simulation tools for algorithm development and data analysis.
• Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with coordinate systems (ECEF, NED), inertial sensor error modelling, and stochastic processes.
• Security: Due to the nature of the UK military projects, candidates must be eligible for UK SC Clearance.
• Innovation Mindset: A passion for solving the "GNSS-denied" challenge using novel, non-traditional methods.
• Analytical Depth: Ability to perform complex error-budget analysis and understand the nuances of sensor drift and uncertainty.
• Collaborative: Able to work closely with Flight Control and Mission Systems engineers to ensure a cohesive systems level design.

What we have to offer you: An excellent work environment and an opportunity to make a difference; Salary compatible with the level of proven experience.