Navigation Algorithms Engineer

Starbird is a Tel Aviv-based startup building GPS-independent positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) technology for defense and civilian markets. You will join a growing company working on new and exciting technology.

We are looking for a Navigation Algorithms Engineer to join our core R&D team and develop the mathematical and algorithmic foundation of our navigation engine. You will work on state estimation, tracking, localization, motion modeling, and multi-sensor fusion under challenging real-world conditions. This is a highly technical role for someone strong in estimation, navigation algorithms, and applied mathematics, who enjoys turning theory into robust, working systems.

Location: Tel Aviv · Scope: Full-time

What You’ll Do

• Develop and improve navigation, localization, and tracking algorithms.
• Design and implement estimation frameworks for dynamic systems.
• Develop filtering and fusion algorithms, including extended and federated Kalman filters and ultra-tightly coupled integration.
• Analyze system performance under noise, uncertainty, and degraded conditions.
• Build simulation and evaluation tools in Python or C++.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary R&D teams to integrate algorithms into operational systems.
• Support algorithm validation through simulation, recorded data, and system-level testing.

Requirements

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience developing navigation, estimation, or tracking algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with Kalman filtering and multi-sensor fusion.
• Strong background in estimation theory, navigation algorithms, and localization and tracking.
• Solid foundation in linear algebra, probability, and dynamic systems.
• Experience with one or more of the following: inertial navigation, localization, motion estimation, or autonomous systems.
• Demonstrated experience working with real measurement data—not simulation only.
• Strong programming skills in Python, plus C++ or MATLAB.
• Ability to translate mathematical concepts into robust, practical algorithms.

Advantages

• Experience with GNSS, alternative PNT, or navigation in GNSS-denied environments.
• Experience with IMU fusion and dead reckoning.
• Experience with nonlinear estimation methods.
• Background in defense, aerospace, robotics, or autonomous platforms.