GNSS Software Engineer

Eastridge Workforce Solutions; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 186,252,000 - 243,560,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastridge Workforce Solutions in San Jose, CA seeks an experienced GNSS Positioning Engineer to analyze and improve GNSS positioning software and hardware performance. You will investigate field issues, run data analyses, and design solutions to boost accuracy and reliability.

Collaborate with engineering teams to validate algorithms, document methods and results, and support testing of new positioning techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Navigation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of GNSS/GPS positioning technologies.
• Understanding of GNSS measurements, positioning algorithms, and error modeling.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and performing statistical or performance analysis.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively within a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-driven, adaptable, and able to learn new technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex software and hardware systems to identify anomalies, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform statistical analysis of positioning and measurement data to identify trends, performance issues, and potential improvements.
• Analyze customer field reports involving GNSS acquisition, tracking, positioning, and measurement quality.
• Evaluate GNSS positioning performance and identify factors affecting accuracy and reliability.
• Develop, implement, and test software or algorithm changes necessary to resolve technical issues and enhance system performance.
• Investigate GNSS measurements, positioning errors, and system behavior.
• Support testing and validation of new algorithms and performance improvements.
• Prepare technical documentation covering algorithms, software changes, analysis, and test results.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex positioning issues.
• Manage multiple technical priorities while meeting project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

GNSS positioning

Data analysis

Statistics

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Geomatics/Computer Engineering

Tools

Jira

Gerrit

Git

Job description

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced GNSS Positioning Engineer to support the analysis, development, testing, and improvement of advanced positioning technologies. This role will focus on investigating software and hardware performance, analyzing GNSS positioning data, identifying field issues, and implementing solutions to improve positioning accuracy and overall system performance.

Location: San Jose, CA Schedule: Onsite Employment Type: Contract Pay Rate: $65-$85/hr

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced GNSS Positioning Engineer to support the analysis, development, testing, and improvement of advanced positioning technologies. This role will focus on investigating software and hardware performance, analyzing GNSS positioning data, identifying field issues, and implementing solutions to improve positioning accuracy and overall system performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in GNSS/GPS positioning, measurements, error modeling, and statistical data analysis, along with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze complex software and hardware systems to identify anomalies, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform statistical analysis of positioning and measurement data to identify trends, performance issues, and potential improvements.
• Analyze customer field reports involving GNSS acquisition, tracking, positioning, and measurement quality.
• Evaluate GNSS positioning performance and identify factors affecting accuracy and reliability.
• Develop, implement, and test software or algorithm changes necessary to resolve technical issues and enhance system performance.
• Investigate GNSS measurements, positioning errors, and system behavior.
• Support testing and validation of new algorithms and performance improvements.
• Prepare technical documentation covering algorithms, software changes, analysis, and test results.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex positioning issues.
• Manage multiple technical priorities while meeting project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Navigation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of GNSS/GPS positioning technologies.
• Understanding of GNSS measurements, positioning algorithms, and error modeling.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and performing statistical or performance analysis.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively within a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-driven, adaptable, and able to learn new technologies quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Jira, Gerrit, and Git.
• Experience with GNSS acquisition, tracking, measurement quality, or positioning-performance analysis.
• Programming or data-analysis experience with tools such as Python, MATLAB, C, or C++ is highly desirable.

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Benefits

Eastridge Workforce Solutions offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Use this link https://applicantcenterstorage.blob.core.windows.net/public-documents/EWSb1cb390e-729b-47eb-ab2f-b92adafbdd07-2024EplicaBenefitSummaryTempExternal.pdf to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees. Due to the varying length(s) of temporary assignments, Eastridge Workforce Solutions’ Temporary Staff are not eligible for paid time off, unless required by applicable state law in which the position is based. However, from time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Disclaimer

The compensation and benefits information in this posting represents Eastridge’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it might pay for this position. Eastridge reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Background Checks

Certain clients require Eastridge Workforce Solutions to perform background check s. Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Massachusetts Candidates

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