GNSS Analyst

Job description / Role

Job Description
The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) is looking to hire a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Associate researcher to work in NSSTC research and development activities in the United Arab Emirates University. The work is in the area of GNSS receiver digital signal processing of new innovative GNSS signals.

The candidate is expected to perform research related to GNSS signal processing tracking techniques, which will involve several phases as follows:
- Definition of BOC, ALTBOC and Metasignal acquisition and tracking techniques
- Theoretical derivation of the ALTBOC Metasignal spectrum
- Definition and development of acquisition and tracking processing algorithms of the BOC and ALTBOC signals for validation of NSSTC GNSSaS Stage 1 Technology Demonstrator satellite.
- Research for optimization of the existing developed signal processing techniques for robust tracking robustness that is necessary to process a GNSS signal received from a low Earth Orbit satellite, which has high Doppler dynamic. Pseudorange and carrier phase measurements shall be demonstrated to be produced with a high availability and very low cycle slip rates.
- Validation of the optimized tracking algorithms on the signal samplings recorded in the laboratory, starting with a comparison of the digitized and theoretical BOC and ALTBOC Metasignal spectra.
- Optionally, early tracking processing of digitized "GNSSaS-Stage1" signals received from space will be made if the related recordings are available in time.
- Disseminate results via peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
- MSc degree in Electronic and Electrical engineering or Mathematical Science

Preferred Qualification
- MSc degree in Electronic and Electrical engineering or Mathematical Science from an accredited institution. 3 years professional working experience in GNSS receiver signal processing
- A PhD degree is highly recommended for candidates with interest to pursue the degree

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
- Strong background in GNSS receiver front end and backend signal processing
- Excellent knowledge of navigation system theory and GNSS receiver design technologies
- MATLAB programming skills
- Programing skills, relating to embedded real time systems (C,C++ VHDL is a bonus)

About the Company

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.