Senior GNSS Software Architect — Low-Power Embedded

Qualinx BV; Delft; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualinx BV in Delft, the Netherlands, is seeking a seasoned GNSS software architect to define the end-to-end GNSS receiver software stack and lead architectural decisions. You will optimize for low power and high performance, translate product requirements into modular, maintainable architectures, and mentor engineers while collaborating with product teams.

The role focuses on embedded C/C++, RTOS or bare‑metal platforms, and modern modelling with MATLAB and Python, in a fast‑moving deep‑tech

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, or related field.
• 10+ years of GNSS, wireless communication systems, or signal processing experience.
• Proven track record in GNSS system design and product development.
• Deep understanding of the GNSS signal processing chain, including acquisition, tracking, measurements, and navigation.
• Embedded C/C++ development on RTOS or bare‑metal platforms; MATLAB and Python for modelling.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Lead development of next‑generation techniques such as: Assisted GNSS (A‑GNSS), Hybrid positioning, LEO‑PNT.
• Oversee implementation of GNSS algorithms in embedded C on RTOS / bare‑metal systems, FPGA with focus on performance optimization.
• Mentor and guide engineers, contractors in GNSS algorithms and embedded development; set technical direction.

Skills

GNSS

Embedded C/C++

RTOS / Bare‑metal

MATLAB

Python

Low‑power design

Software architecture

Leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

RTOS

FPGA

ASIC design flows

Job description

Qualinx BV in Delft, the Netherlands, is seeking a seasoned GNSS software architect to define the end-to-end GNSS receiver software stack and lead architectural decisions. You will optimize for low power and high performance, translate product requirements into modular, maintainable architectures, and mentor engineers while collaborating with product teams.

The role focuses on embedded C/C++, RTOS or bare‑metal platforms, and modern modelling with MATLAB and Python, in a fast‑moving deep‑tech