[Hiring] Principal GNSS/PNT Systems Engineer @Safran

Role Description

We are seeking a Principal level GNSS / PNT Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership in architecting, developing, and validating advanced test solutions for CRPA antennas, GNSS receivers, and next generation LEO/MEO PNT signals. In this role, you will:

• Define system level test strategies.
• Lead complex RF/signal simulation architectures.
• Shape the technical direction of future PNT capability development.
• Work across RF, digital signal processing, and algorithm teams to ensure our PNT solutions meet the highest performance and resiliency standards expected in contested and evolving operational environments.

What You Bring to Safran Federal Systems

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in GNSS/PNT system engineering, RF test development, receiver/antenna integration, or advanced PNT research.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in CRPA systems, phased-array testing, and spatial signal processing.
• Deep expertise with GNSS and non-GNSS signals, including next-generation LEO/MEO PNT concepts.
• Strong proficiency with multi-channel signal simulators, RF vector generators, spectrum analyzers, and PNT-specific test environments.
• Proven ability to architect complex test frameworks and guide teams in their implementation.
• Advanced modeling and analysis experience with MATLAB, Python, or equivalent environments.
• Proficiency in C++ for simulation tooling, systems integration, or high-performance processing modules.
• Experience with PNT architecture, orbital modeling, time-transfer techniques, and high-dynamic signal simulation preferred.
• Expertise in CRPA calibration, array manifolds, interference threat modeling, and advanced jamming/spoofing scenarios preferred.
• Familiarity with PNT resiliency techniques and MIL-STD environmental/qualification testing preferred.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation systems preferred.
• Active or eligible security clearance, preferred.
• Strong communication skills, with a track record leading cross-disciplinary engineering efforts and influencing design direction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn.
• Ability to move throughout the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position approximately 50% of the time.

Company Description

Safran Federal Systems provides Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (R-PNT) solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. Government agencies, defense organizations and their contractors. Safran Federal Systems is authorized to work on the full spectrum of U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects, in addition to supporting strategic partnerships for key defense PNT technologies.

• Winner of the USA Today and Rochester Metro Area Top Workplaces 2026 Award.
• In 2022, Safran acquired Orolia, now Safran Trusted 4D, the world leader in Resilient PNT.
• Safran Federal Systems operates as a proxy-regulated company, Free of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI).
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.