Navigation Engineer - Summer Internship at Anello Photonics

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Defense, AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

  • BS (MS or PhD preferred) in Physics, EE, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Math, or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in sensor signal processing and sensor fusion algorithms (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)
  • Experience prototyping algorithms in Matlab, Python, Julia, or similar tools
  • Proficiency in C, C++, and Python
  • Experience with GNSS-aided inertial navigation systems and performance analysis of navigation systems, including navigation state error estimation with knowledge of optimal state estimation filters such as Kalman Filter and Extended Kalman Filter

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate and help craft the vision and roadmap for ANELLO navigation products
  • Collaborate in a highly multi-functional environment, working closely with systems, sensor, control, software, simulations, and business teams
  • Participate in navigation tasks including system trade studies, component modeling of inertial measurement units (IMU), global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), camera, radar, and LiDAR, as well as simulation of navigation algorithms
  • Help define requirements for vehicle sensors and state estimation software, including sensors selection, voting, monitoring, fault detection, and sensor fusion
  • Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and integrate complex hardware/software systems
  • Contribute to architecture concepts, concept of operations, and technology trade studies
  • Analyze, source, and select sensor solutions for use in the navigation system
  • Provide technical presentations and support to ANELLO team members

Skills

IMU
GNSS
Sensor Fusion
LiDAR
Radar
State Estimation
Navigation Algorithms
Algorithm Design
Simulation
Fault Detection

Anello Photonics

Develops advanced inertial navigation sensors

About Anello Photonics

ANELLO Photonics develops advanced inertial navigation sensors, with its main product being a Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope. This gyroscope uses a unique manufacturing process that integrates a silicon photonic circuit, allowing it to achieve the performance of traditional Fiber Optic Gyroscopes while being more cost-effective. The sensors are designed for industries that require precise navigation, such as aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial applications. ANELLO differentiates itself from competitors by offering high-quality sensors that are compact and versatile, making them accessible for a wider range of uses. The company's goal is to democratize access to high-performance navigation sensors, enabling various industries to utilize advanced technology without prohibitive costs.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$27.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Industrial & Manufacturing, Aerospace, DefenseIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Emerging competition from Honeywell and Northrop Grumman in navigation technologies.
Rapid technological advancements in AI could outpace Anello's current capabilities.
Silicon photonics manufacturing may face supply chain vulnerabilities due to geopolitical tensions.

Differentiation

Anello's SiPhOG™ offers high performance using standard silicon manufacturing techniques.
The company holds over 28 patents, with 44 pending, showcasing strong innovation.
Anello's AI-based sensor fusion engine enhances precision in GPS-denied environments.

Upsides

Growing demand for compact, cost-effective navigation solutions in agriculture and construction.
Partnership with GEODNET offers real-time centimeter-accurate positioning capabilities.
Maritime industry's adoption of advanced inertial navigation systems boosts Anello's market.

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