Advanced Navigation expands US operations by recruiting military veterans

Advanced Navigation, an Australia-based company, is expanding its presence in the United States by actively recruiting military veterans. The company aims to leverage the unique expertise of former service members to enhance its mission-critical technologies and address the growing demand for assured positioning, navigation and timing (APNT) capabilities across defense, aerospace and critical infrastructure sectors.

Wayne Prender, former U.S. Army captain and head of global defense at Advanced Navigation, believes warfighters-turned-technologists are central to this mission.

“Veterans bring more than technical expertise; they understand firsthand the urgency and complexities of navigation in contested spaces. Their experience directly informs how we design, test and implement solutions, delivering capabilities that genuinely enhance mission outcomes and warfighter safety,” said Prender.

The company recruits veterans with operational backgrounds in submarines, special operations, aviation and electronic warfare to apply their expertise to APNT applications — including unmanned systems, advanced radar, precision strike platforms and secure battlefield communications. Advanced Navigation’s veteran-led business development team collaborates closely with system integrators, program offices and military end users to deliver tailored APNT solutions that meet rigorous performance standards.