GNSS System Engineer

Spirent; Daventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative communications technology company is seeking a System Engineer to contribute to the development of cutting-edge Simulation and Navigation Products. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in mathematics and software development to design optimal algorithms and solutions. You will work closely with a passionate team, fostering an environment of collaboration and creativity. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of positioning technology while supporting your professional growth and work-life balance. Join us and help shape the future of technology!

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline such as Mathematics or Physics.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with software development in Python, Matlab, and C++.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement algorithms for Positioning Technology products.
• Develop and analyze requirements for new features.
• Collaborate with software development teams to deliver functional blocks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Python

Matlab

C++

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in System Modelling

Degree in Physics

Degree in Positioning

Tools

Cesium

Blender

QGIS

Job description

Description

Spirent is a leading communications technology company focused on delivering innovative systems and services to meet the needs of customers worldwide. We are a global provider of performance analysis and service assurance solutions that enable the development and deployment of next-generation technologies such as broadband services, Internet telephony, 4G wireless, security testing, positioning technologies, and application performance.

As GNSS becomes more ubiquitous in infrastructure (public and private, commercial and government), the risks associated with the inherent vulnerabilities of the technology become a higher priority issue to quantify and resolve. There is now an active industry discussion regarding vulnerability and building robustness; Spirent aims to actively contribute and add value to this conversation.

As a System Engineer within the System team, you will help innovate and develop systems, subsystems, and features for our Simulation and Navigation Products based on leading-edge technology. This role will drive the next generation of Spirent Communications products in the Positioning Technology Line of Business.

Why Spirent?... Because together we can shape tomorrow!

Spirent values its people. When you join the team, you will collaborate with some of the industry's most passionate subject matter experts. In an environment of innovation, you will find opportunities to grow, think, explore, create, and make impactful change.

We believe diversity and inclusion are essential to thriving in the ever-changing world of global technology. Our culture values differences, openness, mutual respect, collaboration, and fairness. Spirent does not tolerate discrimination or offensive behavior and is committed to creating workplaces that reflect the diversity of the world we serve. We aim to empower everyone to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Your success is vital to our success. We support your growth, performance, and contribution, fostering an environment where you can be yourself. We are also dedicated to creating a healthy work-life balance to support your personal wellbeing.

Join Spirent and help us shape tomorrow!

Qualifications

We are seeking a System Engineer to work closely with our software development team. The ideal candidate will understand and analyze requirements, then design and implement optimal algorithms and software solutions to contribute to the development of PT products and services.

Required

• Degree in a relevant discipline such as Mathematics, System Modelling, Physics, or Positioning.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills to develop, analyze, and prototype ideas and concepts for new features and products; experience in mathematical modeling applied to real-world problems.
• Ability to support analysis through software and tools development, including Python, Matlab, C++, adhering to Spirent’s coding standards and development cycle.
• Deliver functional blocks and features for integration into Spirent products; define, implement, and execute test plans to verify requirements and ensure quality.
• Contribute to the system development lifecycle from design through implementation and validation.
• Strong team player with a collaborative and positive attitude, eager to learn new technologies, self-motivated, with good interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.

Desired

• Experience with positioning data analysis techniques to assess and improve system performance.
• Knowledge of RF signal path transmission and modeling.
• Experience in digital 3D mapping, modeling, and development tools such as Cesium, Blender, and QGIS.
• Background in GNSS fused Position Engine development and analysis, including GNSS hardware/software, RTK, inertial data fusion, and navigation systems.
• Experience in designing and delivering Position and Measurement Engines covering GPS, Galileo, Beidou, Glonass, and QZSS.