Applications Engineering Intern

NovAtel Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon is seeking an Applications Engineering Intern in Calgary, AB, to join the A&P Core Customer Support team. You will work with Applications Engineers and Support Specialists to assist customers on GNSS/INS topics, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to autonomy-focused solutions.

This onsite role offers exposure to hardware, software, and technical documentation, with a 12-month term beginning May 3, 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in Electrical, Computer, or Geomatics Engineering and be in 2nd or 3rd year by start of term.
• Registered in Engineering Internship/Co-op program.
• Available for a minimum 12 month work term, 37.5 hours a week.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide product and application support for Hexagon A&P hardware, software, and GNSS/INS topics to internal and external customers.
• Provide technical support for both pre-sales opportunities and post-sales support, including data analysis, troubleshooting and issue replication via phone and email.
• Review new team member training material.
• Review technical documentation materials and manuals.
• Assist with ongoing updates to team procedures and best practices.
• Participate in setting up and configuring equipment to help reproduce customer issues.

Skills

C++

Python

CAN bus

ROS

GNSS

Autonomous Systems

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Geomatics Engineering

Tools

CAN bus

ROS

GNSS/INS systems

Job description

Overview

Hexagon's Automous Solutions, is looking for an Applications Engineering Intern to join our high-tech engineering and manufacturing company for the period of May 3, 2027 to May 2, 2028. To support our focus on delivering high quality products, we are looking for an enthusiastic internship student to add to our Hexagon A&P Core Customer Support team. This role offers you a chance to work alongside our Applications Engineers and Support Specialists to directly support our customers and some of the biggest names in the industry as they make the move toward autonomy through GNSS and related hardware and software technology. Working with our experienced team you will gain valuable hands-on experience with autonomy and positioning solutions for many exciting applications .

The Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based onsite in Calgary, AB.

Responsibilities

As an Applications Engineering Intern your responsibilities include:

• Provide product and application support for Hexagon A & P Hardware, Software, and related GNSS & INS topics to internal and external customers
• Provide technical support for both pre-sales opportunities and post-sales support
  • Data analysis for support cases when applicable
  • Troubleshooting, investigation and issue replication
  • Including phone and email support
• Review new team member training material
• Review technical documentation materials and manuals
• Assist with ongoing updates to team procedures and best practices
• Participate in setting up and configuring equipment to help reproduce customer issues

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Registered in the Engineering Internship/Co-op program and have completed at least your 2nd or 3rd year of studies by the start of your work term
• Enrolled in Electrical, Computer, or Geomatics Engineering or related program at an accredited post secondary institution
• Available for a minimum 12 month work term, 37.5 hours a week
• Strong academic credentials
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Key Success Factors:

• Able to work in a collaborative team environment
• Confident Self-starter
• Detail oriented person able to follow complex instructions with a “first-time right” attitude
• Motivated by challenging work
• Comfortable working individually but know when to ask for help

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in programming: C++ and Python
• Experience with CAN bus and/or Robot Operating System (ROS)
• Experience using GNSS and/or GNSS+INS systems
• Interest in Autonomous Systems
• Experience in a customer-facing role

The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and security across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. You’ll be joining over 24,000 people in 50 countries on the leading edge of your field.

This position is with Hexagon’s Autonmous Solutioons, a global technology leader, pioneering end-to-end solutions for assured positioning and autonomy on land, sea, and air. Our work touches every aspect of life, from sustainability on Earth to enabling autonomy. Come see why we are recognized as one of Alberta's Top 75 Employers since 2020!

This job posting closes onSeptember 28, 2026.