Lead & Specialist Navigation Engineer (PNT & Sensor Fusion)

Tekever Corporation; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading unmanned technology company located in the UK is seeking a Navigation & PNT expert to join their team. You will be responsible for developing advanced navigation algorithms tailored for unmanned aircraft systems. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Aerospace or related fields, experience in autonomous platforms, and proficiency in modelling tools. In addition, the role requires eligibility for UK SC Clearance and a collaborative mindset. Excellent salary and work environment offered.

Benefits

Excellent work environment

Salary compatible with proven experience

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in developing navigation solutions for autonomous platforms.
• Familiarity with coordinate systems (ECEF, NED) and sensor error modelling.
• Able to perform complex error-budget analysis and understand sensor drift.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and implement advanced navigation algorithms.
• Define the PNT architecture for platforms, ensuring modularity.
• Evaluate system performance in GNSS-denied environments.

Skills

GNSS Technologies & Resilience

Navigation Fusion

Alternative PNT & Novel Sensors

Analytical Depth

Innovation Mindset

Education

Degree in Aerospace, Robotics, Control Systems, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Modelling and simulation tools

Job description

Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER? 🚀🌍

At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting‑edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation.

💻 Digital | 🛡️ Defence | 🔒 Security | 🛰️ Space

We operate across four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, 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. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in the most demanding environments — whether at sea, on land, in space, or in cyberspace.

🌐 Become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and mission‑driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global safety standards.

At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission‑oriented game‑changers, delivering the right information at the right time to empower critical decision‑making.

If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future — TEKEVER is the place for you. 👇🏻🎯

Mission:

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. Whether you are a deep specialist in Kalman filtering or an expert in novel RF positioning, your expertise will ensure our platforms remain operational when traditional systems fail.

Core Areas of Interest

• 1. GNSS Technologies & Resilience: Expertise in multi‑constellation/multi‑frequency GNSS, including anti‑jamming, anti‑spoofing, and interference mitigation techniques for military‑grade resilience.
• 2. Navigation Fusion: Mastery of sensor fusion algorithms, specifically Extended/Unscented Kalman Filters (EKF/UKF) and Factor Graphs, to integrate IMU, GNSS, and air data.
• 3. 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.

Do you want to know more about us?

Visit our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekever/