Part-Time Research Development Engineer

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Serve as a Senior Technical Advisor on GPS, timing, two-way time transfer, navigation system integration, new technology development, and flight testing .

Posted 10/9/2026part-timeDayton • Ohio • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in GPS, Timing, and Navigation System Integration, with a strong focus on evaluating algorithms and advancing autonomy technologies. Holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and possesses significant experience in flight testing and PNT technologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

GPS Technology ExpertiseNavigation System IntegrationFlight Testing ExperiencePositioning, Navigation And Timing (PNT) TechnologiesSecret Clearance

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Hard Skills

GPS TechnologyTiming TechniquesTwo-Way Time TransferNavigation System IntegrationFlight TestingGlobal Navigation Satellite SystemsInertial Navigation SensorsAnti-Jam GPS TechnologiesAlgorithm EvaluationSystem Performance Evaluation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical/Astronautical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's Degree in Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering (Preferred)Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Autonomy TechnologiesDefense CapabilitiesResearch ProjectsAir Force Institute of TechnologyWright-Patterson Air Force Base

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a Senior Technical Advisor on GPS, timing, two-way time transfer, navigation system integration, new technology development, and flight testing
Support ANT Center faculty and graduate students at the Air Force Institute of Technology
Work with faculty, students, and Research Engineers to evaluate new algorithms and tools for autonomy and advanced navigation research projects
Review laboratory and flight test plans
Recommend and prioritize new technology development for testing and evaluation
Actively participate in evaluation of algorithms and system performance
Support cutting-edge research advancing autonomy and navigation technologies and defense capabilities
Work in a secure, customer-facing environment at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
10+ years of professional experience in GPS, timing, two-way time transfer, navigation system integration and flight testing, or related research areas
Experience with Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) technologies, including Global Navigation Satellite Systems, inertial navigation sensors and air data systems, GPS performance in degraded areas, anti-jam GPS technologies, flight testing, and timing/two-way time transfer techniques for aircraft
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Hands-on approach to problem-solving
Willingness to actively participate in evaluation of algorithms and system performance
Ability to obtain Secret clearance; Secret clearance preferred
U.S. citizenship required
Unable to sponsor work visas or employ individuals under Green Card/Permanent Residence/Asylee/Refugee status due to federal contract requirements
Preferred: Master’s degree in Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline
Preferred: 20+ years of professional experience in relevant PNT research areas
Preferred active Secret clearance at the time of application
Able to sit or stand for extended periods at a computer workstation
Occasional lifting of up to approximately 25 lbs
Ability to access data center or lab environments, including bending, stooping, or climbing short ladders
Ability to travel occasionally if required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays and paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be offered for qualified positions
Occasional travel for meetings, training, or mission support, if required