Lead autonomous aircraft navigation with production C++ and three-dimensional flight planning in a hybrid Burlington, Ontario role. Support field tests across the Greater Toronto Area.
As a Senior Navigation Engineer at Ribbit, you will shape navigation architecture and roadmap for uncrewed gate-to-gate operations. The work spans mission planning, trajectory generation, guidance targets, geodesy, and aviation procedures. You will collaborate with state estimation, controls, interfaces, and flight-test teams.
Key Responsibilities: Lead navigation stack architecture, design reviews, and roadmap development
Develop flight planning for every phase of flight
Write production C++ and review complex software changes
Validate three-dimensional plans against aircraft and environmental constraints




Support flight trials and analyze recorded flight data
Requirements: University degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or related field
Experience developing navigation or guidance software that has flown
Contemporary C++17/20 on Linux with Eigen or GeographicLib
Knowledge of aviation navigation procedures and WGS84 geodesy
Eligibility for Canadian security clearance and Controlled Goods assessment
Bring senior navigation leadership, aviation software expertise, and production C++ skills to Ribbit’s autonomous aircraft programs.

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📌 Senior Autonomous Aircraft Navigation Engineer (Ontario)
🏢 Ribbit
📍 Ontario