Principal Systems Engineer - GPS Aiding Sensors
Anaheim, CA

Job Description

Principal Engineer - Systems Engineering emphasis on GPS Aiding sensors

We are a company of innovators, game changers, and entrepreneurs. As a prime contractor, we provide a broad range of communication, electronic and sensor systems used on military and commercial platforms across the globe. We embrace innovative and progressive ideas to advance our products for military and commercial customers. The Electronic Systems Segment (ESS) provides a broad range of aerospace systems, security and detection systems, and pilot training.

The L3 Interstate Electronics Corporation Division was founded in 1956 and for over 60 years IEC has played a key role in the most successful defense system of modern history. Headquartered in Anaheim, CA, IEC is a recognized industry leader in defense and security solutions, providing critical technology advancements in the areas of GPS/ Position Navigation and Timing, and Range and Test Solutions.

Position Description:

Strong system engineering background that includes requirement definition, allocation of requirements to components and subsystems; including establishing error budgets for low power inertial sensor systems. Familiarity of existing technologies that include Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS), Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), magnetometers and altimeters used to provide navigation for dismounted warfighters in a GPS challenged or denied environment is required. Ideal candidates have recent experience specifying, integrating and evaluating inertial products and/or augmenting COTS products for higher end performance. Knowledge of GPS user equipment is preferred as well as the ability to technically oversee suppliers and subcontractors in the development of battery operated low power inertial systems that provide navigation when GPS is intermittent or denied.

Our Values are an integral part of who we are. We seek candidates who share our values:

* Integrity
* Excellence
* Accountability
* Respect

Qualifications:

* Bachelor or Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or related discipline, and a minimum of 15 years overall professional experience, and a passion to pursue a career with L-3 IEC Graduate degree or higher a plus.
* A minimum of 7 to 9 years' experience in navigation/GPS systems with emphasis in embedded systems desired.
* Must have experience in requirements development and management
* Requires a strong math background with a desired knowledge of Kalman filters, covariance analysis, digital/analog signal processing and external navigation sensor fusion.

Special Requirements:

An active DoD Secret Clearance is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet and maintain eligibility requirements for access to DoD classified information.

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L3 Technologies, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3 provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. L3 maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.