LEO PNT Test Engineer, Xona Space Systems
$110-190k
Office located in Burlingame, CA
Satellite navigation system
Be an early applicant
Satellite navigation system
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$110-190k
Office located in Burlingame, CA
21-100 employees
Company mission
To remove the boundaries from modern technologies by providing precise and protected navigation services anywhere on Earth.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Geomatics, Aerospace, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of RF testing and RF system-level test methods
- Experience with hardware simulation, lab testing, and field testing
- Strong project management skills and ability to collaborate with external partners
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, 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).
Desirable
- Experience with GPS/GNSS technology
- Familiarity with GNSS Interface Control Documents (ICD) and data/file formats such as RINEX, sp3, NMEA
- Experience with LEO satellite signals in navigation
- Proficiency in novel GNSS simulator and receiver qualification
- Understanding of modelling jamming, interference, and multipath environments
- Familiarity with SDRs, GNU Radio, and GNSS SDR
- Programming skills in Python, C++, Matlab
- Experience with Git and the Git workflow
- Self-starter with a drive for excellence
What the job involves
- Xona is seeking a skilled PNT Test Engineer to join our team
- As a Test Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the development and certification of next-generation LEO GNSS downstream applications
- Collaborating closely with our navigation and software engineers, you will conduct end-user navigation performance tests and analyses with Xona LEO-based signals
- Additionally, you'll engage with our product and business teams, as well as external customers and partners, ensuring the quality and reliability of our satellite system
- Conduct RF testing and develop RF system-level test methods and verification plans
- Perform hardware simulation, lab testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, data processing, and field testing
- Manage projects and interface with external partners to ensure successful collaboration
- Work effectively in a team environment, contributing to the development of state-of-the-art solutions
- Communicate effectively through written reports and verbal presentations
Our take
Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) is crucial for autonomy, tying vehicles to their environment and making autonomous operation possible. Xona Space Systems is developing a network of small satellites to provide high-precision PNT services, essential for modern technologies like autonomous vehicles and robotics.
The company has set its sites on pushing the limits of modern technology, setting itself apart in its space with its PULSAR service, which offers superior accuracy, availability, and security compared to traditional GPS. This makes it crucial for the widespread adoption of autonomous systems in unstructured environments.
The company has already secured millions in Series A funding, which will accelerate the deployment of its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. Its partnerships with the US Space Force and industry leaders highlight the growing confidence in its innovative approach, while future plans include the commercialisation of PULSAR, which will enable autonomous systems to operate effectively anywhere.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
May 2024
$19m
SERIES A
Aug 2023
$1.2m
GRANT
Total funding: $54.3m
Company HQ
Baywood Park, CA
Leadership
Brian Manning
(CEO)Previously worked as a Responsible Engineer on Thrust Structure for SpaceX, and an Engineering Manager for Power Solutions International.
Tyler Reid
(CTO)Was also a Lecturer at Stanford University and a Research Engineer in Controls and Automated Systems at Ford Motor Company.
Adrien Perkins
(VP of Engineering)Worked as a Research Assistant for Stanford University and was Lead Software Developer at Callsnapp.
Bryan Chan
(VP of Corporate Strategy)Also the Co-Founder, President and CEO at Night Crew Labs. Previously Co-founded and was Technical Director for Mothership Communications.
Jerami Martin
(Mechanical Lead)Also works as a Mechanical Design and Systems Engineer at Pumpkin. Prior to this, they were an Engineer at Crosstrac Engineering.
Kazuma Gunning
(Director of Navigation and Software)Previously worked as a GNSS Modeling and Simulation Engineer for Booz Allen Hamilton and was a Doctoral Student at Stanford University.
Paul Tarantino
(Director of Integration and Test)After studying at Stanford University, they went on to work as a Propulsion and Fluid Flight Systems Engineering Intern for the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
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