Sensor Fusion Software Engineer

NovAtel Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NovAtel, Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division, seeks a Sensor Fusion Software Engineer in Calgary to advance GNSS/INS (SPAN) solutions. You will contribute to embedded firmware, data analysis, and customer integrations within a multi-disciplinary team.

Applicants should have a B.Sc. in engineering and strong C/C++ and Python skills, with experience in GNSS/INS systems, coordinate frames, and problem solving in real-world environments.

Qualifications

• Must have a B.Sc. in Electrical, Geomatics, or Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years of industry experience.
• Proficient in C/C++ and Python.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English with excellent verbal and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance GNSS + Inertial navigation technology.
• Perform real-world testing and analysis of Inertial Solutions and sensor data.
• Collaborate with other departments to analyze and debug customer applications.
• Define functional and performance requirements; design, code, and test for production releases.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Data analysis

Embedded FW

Coordinate systems

English fluency

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

B.Sc. in Electrical/Geomatics/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GNSS/INS experience

Kalman filtering

Job description

Overview

Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division is looking for a Sensor Fusion Software Engineer to join our high-tech engineering and manufacturing company that is committed to customer service excellence and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Manager, Sensor Fusion & Waypoint, you will focus on developing market leading GNSS/INS (SPAN) solutions. In this, you will have opportunities to work with the other engineers in the wider NovAtel organization to implement navigation enhancements, perform data analysis, participate in firmware qualifications, as well as work with our dedicated Applications Engineer team to assist with complex customer integrations and use cases. Your knowledge in programming, software development and your methodical problem-solving approach will support ongoing business initiatives in our exciting High-Tech environment. The Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based in Calgary, Alberta. Come see why we are recognized as one of Alberta's Top 75 Employers for the past three years.

Responsibilities

As part of the Sensor Fusion team, the Sensor Fusion Engineer is responsible for:

• Development and enhancement of GNSS + Inertial navigation technology
  • Embedded FW development (algorithm, filter, mechanization) designing new features and/or improving performance
  • Integrating and evaluating new IMUs
  • Investigating new sensor technologies and positioning techniques
• Real world testing and analysis of Inertial Solutions & sensor data
  • Collection of real world GNSS/INS data
  • Detailed and methodical analysis of data
  • Development of new tools and utilities
• Liaising with other departments to analyze and debug customer applications and data
• Investigation of problems and resolve system defects
• Defining functional and performance requirements; design, code, and test to meet schedule and quality targets for production releases

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• B.Sc. in Electrical, Geomatics, or Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years of industry experience.
• Comfortable writing code in C/C++ and Python
• Knowledge of software development practices and methodology
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
• English fluency with excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Understanding of coordinate systems and reference frames
• Valid class 5 driver’s license

Key Success Factors:

• Innate sense of curiosity and conscientiousness
• Excited by new technologies and new possibilities
• Derive satisfaction from your work being used in demanding real-world applications
• Sense of urgency to meet customer expectations
• Strong multitasker with ability to prioritize

Nice-to-Have:

• Knowledge of GNSS/INS systems and filtering techniques (least squares, Kalman filtering, etc.)
• Familiarity of geodetic principles
• Knowledge of embedded systems
• Experience working with mechatronic systems

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 safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector and mobility applications. You'll be joining over 22,000 people in 50 countries on the leading edge of your field.This position is with Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division, a global technology leader, pioneering end-to-end solutions industry leaders rely on for assured positioning and autonomy on land, sea and air. Our work touches every aspect of life, from sustainability on Earth to enabling autonomy. Within the Autonomy & Positioning division, your work will contribute to the operation of our brands NovAtel, AutonomouStuff, VERIPOS and Antcom.