Project Description

Multi-layered Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems are essential for the UK, supporting the resilience of national critical infrastructure and contributing to economic stability. The UK economy relies significantly on PNT across various sectors, including finance, telecommunications, and transport, and faces risks associated with disruptions to Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). A multi-layered PNT approach improves resilience by integrating different technologies, thus ensuring continuous and accurate PNT services. This is important for the effective operation of autonomous vehicles and future mobility solutions, which require precise and reliable PNT data to operate safely and efficiently. This project focuses on simulating a multi-layered system utilising GNSS, 5G, and other PNT sources while examining the performance of PNT services in urban canyons.

Over the 8 weeks, we hope you will develop your skills and understanding in:

• Domain Knowledge: Autonomous Vehicles and Future Mobility

• Understanding of the requirements and challenges of PNT services for autonomous vehicles.

• Knowledge of the role of PNT in future mobility solutions.

• Analytical Skills: Data Analysis and Performance Evaluation

• Ability to analyse simulation results and evaluate system performance.

• Skills in identifying and resolving issues to optimise system functionality.

• Technical Skills: Simulation and Modelling

• Experience in setting up and running complex simulations for PNT systems.

• Proficiency in using simulation tools like MATLAB/Python/STK.

• Navigation and Positioning Technologies

• In-depth understanding of GNSS, inertial navigation systems, and alternative PNT sources.

• Experience in implementing and testing these technologies.

The successful applicant will have the following skills:

• Be pursuing a Engineering or Computer Science degree

• Programming and Software Development

• Navigation and Positioning Technologies

• Simulation and Modelling

• Analytical & Problem Solving

• Data Analysis

• Troubleshooting and Debugging

• Training or certification in GNSS, PNT technologies, or autonomous vehicle systems.

  Process details:

• 8 weeks minimum fixed term contract to be agreed with successful candidate

• 5 days holiday to be taken during the placement

How we work….

We strive to create a high trust, high performance and inclusive environment that enables team members to bring their whole selves to work – this helps to create the foundations of an innovation culture. Our shared values are critical to this:

• We care - for our people, our partners, and our planet

• We connect - and engage with people and ideas

• We learn - and grow, as people and as an industry

Underpinning this is our belief in great teams, our combined efforts will always deliver outcomes beyond that of anyone providing we are honest through debate, experiment and reflect, and create shared resolutions in support of our purpose. Live these values, work to our principles, take ownership to deliver, and we are certain you will thrive with us.

This job description set outs the skills and experience we think are needed to be able to perform in this job. However, if you believe you can deliver in this role then we want to hear from you.

Important notice for applicants: We use tools to detect plagiarism and the use of AI or chatbots for applicant answers. If plagiarism, AI use (such as ChatGPT) or similar software are found to have been used in your application you will not be considered for this or future roles within the Satellite Applications Catapult. If you need any additional support during the application process, please do reach out and connect. We also invite you to share feedback via Applied.

At Satellite Applications Catapult, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome candidates from all corners of the globe, but due to legal and logistical considerations, we want to be transparent about the potential visa-related challenges that could arise. Our ability to offer sponsorship will depend on the level of interest for our roles and salary level. Unfortunately, due to the salary level, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

If you need any additional support during the application process, please do reach out and connect. We also invite you to share feedback via Applied.