Senior GNSS Software Architect / Principal GNSS Engineer

qualinx; España; Presencial; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employee equity

Well-being resources

Visa support

Pension contributions

Modern office

Team events

Descripción de la vacante

Qualinx is seeking an experienced GNSS software architect to define the end-to-end software stack, from acquisition to positioning, for low-power chipsets. You will drive architecture choices, optimize algorithms for multi-constellation GNSS, and oversee embedded C implementations on RTOS or bare-metal systems and FPGA platforms.

You will mentor engineers, lead technical reviews, and collaborate with product management to shape the roadmap.

Formación

• Advanced degree in EE, signal processing or related field.
• 10+ years GNSS or related experience.
• Proven GNSS system design and product development.
• Deep knowledge of GNSS signal processing chain.
• Strong embedded C/C++ on RTOS/bare-metal.
• MATLAB and Python for modelling.
• Experience across full chip/product lifecycle.
• Strong low-power embedded system design.
• Excellent communication and technical leadership.

Responsabilidades

• Define and own GNSS software architecture across acquisition, tracking, measurement, navigation and positioning.
• Lead architectural decisions for low-power GNSS chipsets balancing performance and silicon constraints.
• Translate requirements into scalable, modular software architectures.
• Drive design trade-offs among algorithms, hardware acceleration and system constraints.
• Design and optimize algorithms for GNSS acquisition/tracking, PNT and multipath mitigation.
• Lead next-gen techniques: A-GNSS, Hybrid positioning, LEO-PNT.
• Oversee GNSS implementations in embedded C on RTOS/bare-metal and FPGA.
• Mentor engineers; lead reviews, architecture discussions and decisions.
• Collaborate with product management to shape feature roadmap and present concepts to stakeholders.

Conocimientos

GNSS system design

Embedded C/C++ development

RTOS/bare-metal development

Leadership / mentoring

Communication / presentation

MATLAB / Python modeling

Low-power embedded systems

Educación

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering / Signal Processing

Herramientas

MATLAB

Python

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

• Define and own the end-to-end GNSS receiver software architecture, including acquisition, tracking, measurement engine, navigation, and positioning stack.
• Lead architectural decisions for low-power, high-performance GNSS chipsets, balancing performance, power, and silicon constraints.
• Translate product requirements into scalable, modular, and maintainable software architectures.
• Drive design trade-offs across algorithm complexity, hardware acceleration, and system constraints.
• Design and optimize advanced algorithms for GNSS acquisition and tracking (multi-constellation, multi-frequency), Positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT), Multipath mitigation and interference suppression, Snapshot and ultra-low-power GNSS techniques.
• Lead development of next-generation techniques such as Assisted GNSS (A-GNSS), Hybrid positioning (GNSS + Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/IMU), LEO-PNT and emerging navigation paradigms.
• Oversee implementation of GNSS algorithms in embedded C on RTOS / bare-metal systems, FPGA with focus on performance optimization, high-volume silicon deployment.
• Mentor and guide engineers, contractors in GNSS algorithms and embedded development. Set technical direction and promote engineering best practices, design standards and lead technical reviews, architecture discussions, decision-making processes.
• Cross-Functional collaboration with product management to shape feature roadmap and differentiation strategy. Present technical concepts and results to internal and external stakeholders, including leadership teams and customers.

Must Haves

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in GNSS, wireless communication systems, or signal processing.
• Proven track record in GNSS system design and product development.
• Deep understanding of the GNSS signal processing chain, including acquisition, tracking, measurements, and navigation.
• Strong expertise in embedded C/C++ development on RTOS or bare-metal platforms.
• MATLAB and Python for modelling and algorithm development.
• Experience with full chip/product lifecycle, from concept to production.
• Strong understanding of low-power embedded system design and optimization.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and technical leadership skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience in GNSS software architecture ownership for commercial products.
• Knowledge of multi-constellation and multi-frequency GNSS systems (GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS).
• Experience with RF front-end integration, calibration, and lab validation setups.
• Familiarity with FPGA prototyping and ASIC design flows.
• Knowledge of SDR (Software Defined Radio) systems.
• Knowledge of wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IoT positioning).
• Knowledge of sensor fusion and hybrid positioning systems.
• Knowledge of LEO-PNT, GNSS-R, or emerging navigation technologies.
• Knowledge of high precision positioning.
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams or mentoring engineers.

Benefits

• Ownership and Impact: We offer employee equity, giving you the opportunity to share in the success you help create.
• Well-being Matters: Your physical and mental health are important to us. We provide access to wellness resources, including company discounts and a free mental healthcare platform.
• Global Talent, Local Support: If you're relocating from abroad, we provide full support throughout the visa process to ensure a smooth transition.
• Future-Focused Benefits: We contribute to your pension savings to help you plan ahead with confidence.
• Inspiring Workspace: Work from a modern and vibrant, well-equipped office designed to help you do your best work.
• Scale-up Team Spirit: We celebrate our wins together with fun quarterly events—think great food, games, and unforgettable experiences.