Staff Software Engineer – GNSS/INS Positioning

Garmin Ltd.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin International in Boulder, CO, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer - GNSS/INS on the Core Platform Technology team to develop positioning solutions based on GNSS and INS. This is an innovation-driven role spanning collaboration with Garmin's product segments.

You will work on advanced positioning algorithms, embedded C/C++ for real-time systems, and mentoring other engineers while exploring new technologies to advance Garmin's products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field, and a minimum of 14 years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in positioning algorithms for consumer applications with GNSS measurements, estimation techniques including least squares and Kalman filtering, blunder/fault detection, multi-constellation and multi-frequency, AGNSS, inertial navigation systems, inertial sensors, sensor fusion and other geomatic related topics.
• Proficient in software development and engineering with C/C++ for embedded, real-time environments
• Strong ability to use scripting languages (i.e. Python, Matlab etc.) or C++ to automate data analysis of large amounts of data to verify positioning algorithms
• Proven ability to explore and research technical algorithmic problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions
• Demonstrate a successful track record in managing exceedingly complex problems and providing success solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious
• Experience with architecting solutions for multiple groups and/or disciplines
• Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver,multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Contribute to advanced technical research and development in positioning technologies
• Design, implement, test and document complex software applications using C/C++ for use in embedded systems
• Participate in peer reviews of software designs, algorithm designs and software implementation
• Collaborate with colleagues on software/algorithm design approaches and implementations
• Provide reliable solutions to a variety of positioning problems using sound problem solving techniques
• Conduct technical research and feasibility studies on new technologies, providing insight and recommendations to engineering management
• Represent Garmin among industry partners, peer groups and regulating agencies
• Contribute inventions, new designs, and techniques regarded as significant advances to the product and/or application development process
• Apply advanced theories, principles, and concepts in development of new principles and theories
• Utilize knowledge of principles, forecasts new technology and provides business directions based on them
• Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced software engineers in areas such as software methodology, cost analysis, and project management
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1 & 2 & Senior Software Engineers)

Skills

GNSS/INS positioning

C/C++ embedded

Algorithm research

Python scripting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

Matlab

Job description

Garmin International in Boulder, CO, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer - GNSS/INS on the Core Platform Technology team to develop positioning solutions based on GNSS and INS. This is an innovation-driven role spanning collaboration with Garmin's product segments.

You will work on advanced positioning algorithms, embedded C/C++ for real-time systems, and mentoring other engineers while exploring new technologies to advance Garmin's products.