58L - Data Scientist (Navigation Systems) · Senior · Remote · LATAM

Disclaimer – Must read: Commitment & Focus

This role requires full-time dedication, with clear priority given to Darwoft projects during the established working hours. It is not compatible with other full-time professional engagements. Any additional professional activities must be disclosed in advance and must not interfere with the responsibilities or working hours of this role.

Get to Know Us

Darwoft is a premium software factory that develops custom software solutions and provides high-level IT staff augmentation for international clients, primarily in the United States and Latin America.

We partner with startups and high-growth companies to build impactful digital products. Our culture is people-first, rooted in technical excellence, long-term relationships, and a collaborative mindset. We combine global technical expertise with human proximity.

About the Role

We are looking for a Data Scientist with experience in navigation systems to join an aerospace-focused project.

In this role, you will work on complex problems involving positioning, motion estimation, and sensor data processing, contributing to the development of high-precision navigation solutions. This is a highly technical position that combines mathematical modeling, data analysis, and real-world system behavior.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers and domain experts, to design and implement robust algorithms for real-world applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement algorithms for navigation, positioning, and motion estimation

• Work with sensor data (e.g., GPS/GNSS, IMU) to build reliable and accurate models

• Design and apply sensor fusion techniques to combine multiple data sources

• Implement and optimize filtering and estimation algorithms (e.g., Kalman Filters)

• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, anomalies, and performance improvements

• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate models into production systems

• Validate models through simulations and real-world data testing

• Document methodologies, assumptions, and results for technical stakeholders

Requirements

Must-Have

• Experience as a Data Scientist, Applied Scientist, or similar role

• Strong programming skills in Python

• Solid foundation in mathematics, statistics, and linear algebra

• Experience working with time-series data and signal processing

• Knowledge of estimation and filtering techniques (e.g., Kalman Filters)

• Experience with scientific computing libraries (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy)

• Understanding of sensor data and real-world systems

• Ability to translate mathematical models into production-ready code

• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in aerospace, robotics, automotive, or navigation systems

• Familiarity with GNSS/GPS, IMU, or inertial navigation systems

• Experience with MATLAB / Simulink

• Knowledge of C/C++ for performance-critical systems

• Experience with machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)

• Familiarity with Linux environments and real-time systems

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)

What We Offer

• Payment in USD

• 100% remote work

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects

• Collaboration with highly technical and international teams

• Access to learning platforms and continuous growth opportunities