GNSS Engineer (Satellite Navigation)

Location: On-site in Burlingame, California, United States. U.S. applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or other protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Salary: $130,000–$180,000 per year, plus equity.

Company

hirify.global develops Pulsar, a low Earth orbit satellite infrastructure platform providing precise, resilient positioning, navigation, and timing services for devices and critical infrastructure.

What you will do

• Design and conduct live-sky test campaigns demonstrating Pulsar capabilities.
• Execute time-sensitive analyses related to low Earth orbit positioning, navigation, and timing.
• Prepare technical resources and materials related to Pulsar-based positioning, navigation, and timing.
• Contribute to white papers, internal reports, and technical documentation while leading detailed GNSS research analyses.
• Support applications ranging from reliable timing for critical infrastructure to battery power optimization for IoT and handheld devices.

Requirements

• Strong background in GNSS systems engineering, including measurement and position engine development.
• Experience with theoretical analysis of GNSS performance in varied environments using Python, C, C++, or MATLAB.
• Hands-on experience with GNSS test equipment and laboratory signal validation.
• Ability to work independently on complex technical problems and produce detailed research and analysis.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, research-driven environment with shifting technical priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication through technical reports and presentations.
• Availability to support occasional rapid-turnaround technical assessments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to project management activities.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant field.
• 4+ years of experience working in GNSS.
• Practical experience with Linux-based systems.
• Experience writing and presenting technical content to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with GNSS timing and UTC traceability.
• Experience with precision GNSS corrections modeling and application.
• Experience with hardware testing, field testing, and GNSS simulators.
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, on-site engineering role.
• Fast-paced, research-heavy environment focused on technically complex satellite navigation problems.
• Work independently and collaboratively on mission-critical analyses.
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity.
• Equity is included in the compensation package.