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# GNSS Systems Engineer

- **Company:** CMC
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Communications Protocols, Ethernet, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), GPS Navigation Devices, MATLAB, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, RS-232, Simulink, Software Requirements Analysis, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, GNSS
- **Published:** June 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2ed25e3c110a6873

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technical troubleshooting support?, * 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

## 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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