At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead navigation software for autonomous aircraft and collaborate on innovative flight planning.
- Company: Join Ribbit, a pioneering tech company in aviation innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team atmosphere with exciting challenges and career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of autonomous flight and make a real impact in aviation technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering or computer science and experience with C++ and navigation software.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Lead autonomous aircraft navigation with production C++ and flight planning skills in a hybrid Burlington, Ontario position supporting field tests. As a Senior Navigation Engineer at Ribbit, you will shape navigation architecture and roadmap for autonomous airplanes. The work spans mission planning, trajectory generation, guidance targets, geodesy, and safety-critical software. You will collaborate with state estimation, controls, interfaces, and flight-test teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead navigation stack architecture, roadmap, design reviews, and code quality
- Develop flight planning across takeoff, cruise, approach, landing, and search
- Plan three-dimensional paths within aircraft and environmental constraints
- Write tested production C++ for safety-critical navigation systems
- Support flight trials, analyze data, and mentor navigation engineers
Requirements:
- Degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or related field
- Experience developing navigation, flight management, or guidance software
- Modern C++17/20 on Linux with Eigen or GeographicLib
- Knowledge of aviation navigation procedures and geodesy
- Eligibility for Canadian security clearance and Controlled Goods assessment
Bring navigation leadership, C++, geodesy, and flight-testing expertise to Ribbit’s autonomous aircraft systems in Burlington.
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