Navigation & Positioning Officer Job KSA, Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title:
Date Posted: 18/08/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Middle
Employer: Kenya Space Agency
Industry: Engineering
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 31/08/2026
Summary: Navigation and Positioning Officer position at Kenya Space Agency, focusing on satellite navigation, GNSS data analysis, and positioning systems infrastructure. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Geomatic Engineering, GIS, Surveying, or Physics and Chapter Six clearance. Full-time role.

Person Specifications

(Education, Experience & Competencies) 

  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Aeronautical/Aerospace, Remote Sensing, Geographical Information Science, Geo-Spatial Engineering, Surveying, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Control and Instrumentation, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drafting and implementing policies, guidelines, and standards on navigation and positioning systems;
  • Undertaking assessments and preliminary evaluations of national reference frameworks and positioning infrastructure;
  • Implementing initiatives such as search & rescue and disaster risk reduction, through technical inputs and field data;
  • Undertaking quality assurance processes and reporting on performance of positioning services and products;
  • Monitoring application of navigation technologies and assisting in identifying areas for improvement or innovation;
  • Generating basic reports and proposals for revenue generation or strategic collaboration; and
  • Compiling and organizing technical inputs for research and innovation in positioning systems.

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