Scientist Engineer

GPS Source Inc., a market leader in GPS signal distribution products invites applications for the position of Scientist Engineer with extensive experience in GPS/GNSS radio communication receivers and signal processing technologies.

About Our Company:

GPS Source, a global company, develops and manufactures innovative GPS Products that are entrenched in all current and future commercial, government, and military GNSS markets worldwide resulting in extensive company growth opportunities.

GPS Source is located in a growing family-oriented community with great schools and endless outdoor recreation opportunities.  Over 300 days each year of sunshine make Southern Colorado a haven for boating, fishing, hiking, and climbing.  The company is located within 5 minutes of the largest recreational lake in Colorado and within easy driving distance of Colorado’s largest cities.

GPS Source is dedicated to a culture of balanced innovative work, fun, and family environment where our employees are recognized and rewarded.  The company shares its success with a comprehensive benefits package, profit sharing, and employee growth.  This fantastic and innovative work environment enables each member of our team to fully engage in the team environment and company success.

GPS Source’s leadership is committed to employee growth through professional training, seminars, trade shows, and leadership training.  Employment at GPS Source is a great opportunity for an individual who desires to excel in a fun fast-paced work environment.

Primary Responsibilities of the Scientist Engineer

• Identify, draft, and secure candidate SBIR, DARPA, BAA, etc. solicitations that meet company’s core objectives. Manages the smooth transition of existing solicitations through all SBIR phases interacting with external government liaisons.

• Research and technical leader to a R&D team with direct responsibility for identifying new products and technologies consistent with the corporation’s strategic initiatives.

Position Requirements:

• A Ph.D. in geomatics, RF, or telecommunications, or related engineering field is highly desirable.

• History of GNSS Research

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills; working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications is required

• Motivation to work in a company that offers a fun, fast-paced, productive, enriching environment

Primary Requirements of the Scientist Engineer

• Demonstrated expertise in Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) is required.  

• Research expertise in one or more of the following areas is desirable:   CDMA signal processing and speed enhancements, GNSS software receiver design and implementation, satellite, flight, and ground based augmentation systems including, tight and ultra-tight GNSS-INS integration, indoor use of GNSS, and advanced estimation and optimization methods as applied to positioning and navigation.

• The selected candidate must also have the capability and the flexibility to teach these concepts and lead development engineering personnel.

• The applicant is expected to develop a strong research program and should be capable of attracting external funding for these research activities.

• The ideal candidate would have job-related experience organizing and completing federal SBIR & BAA solicitations with experience in government contracting environments.

• Experience with Independent Research and Development (IRAD) either at a government lab or as a member of a contractor team is highly desired.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills; working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications is required.

• Position requires some travel.

• US citizenship or permanent residence status is required with the ability to obtain or maintain a current Secret security clearance.

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