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# Systems Engineer (GNSS)

- **Company:** CMC
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Communications Protocols, Ethernet, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), GPS Navigation Devices, MATLAB, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, RS-232, Simulink, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, GNSS
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/systems-engineer-gnss-reston-va--cadd4c8a-bc8d-40d5-a38e-8446c226ff53

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent)
 * 5+ years of experience in GNSS development
 * Strong knowledge of GNSS/GPS receiver theory, design, and applications
 * Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and design capabilities
 * Solid mathematical foundation
 * Experience with high-speed signal acquisition and analysis (FPGA, ASIC)
 * Experience collaborating with hardware (AEH) and software teams

What Sets You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

 * Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS)
 * Knowledge of DO-178 certification processes
 * Understanding of GNSS performance standards (DO-229, DO-253, DO-401)
 * Experience with simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink)
 * Knowledge of communication protocols (RS-232, RS-422, ARINC 429, Ethernet)
 * Experience in avionics development, ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Aviation Industry, Avionics, Calendar Management, Change Management, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Compensation and Benefits, Disability Insurance, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Ethernet, FPGA, GPS (Global Positioning System), Government, Hubs, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Insurance, Life Insurance, MATLAB, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Military, Navigation Systems, Needs Assessment, Performance Management, RS-232, Receivers, Requirements Management, Simulation, Software Design, Startup, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering

## Description

* Contribute to the design and development of advanced GNSS solutions aligned with industry standards
 * Design systems that meet or exceed performance requirements
 * Support all phases of development, including design reviews
 * Solve complex technical challenges across new and existing technologies
 * Collaborate with project management to align plans, schedules, and program goals
 * Define system requirements, including physical and logical interfaces
 * Work with customers to design cockpit displays and control functions
 * Support program-level change management activities
 * Engage with customers to understand needs and propose effective solutions
 * Contribute to system development, integration, and validation


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