Positioning Software Engineer - GNSS Technology

Garmin

  • Olathe, KS
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:OverviewWe are seeking a full-time Positioning Software Engineer for our Olathe, KS location, to join our growing team of GNSS and positioning experts for Garmin’s Core Platform Technology organization! In this role, you will be responsible for working closely with all of Garmin’s product segments to Explore, Align and Advance positioning technology in all of Garmin’s products. Our team is passionate about developing superior GNSS and INS based positioning solutions.Essential Functions
  • Responsible for contributing to advanced technical research and development in positioning technologies using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) and INS (Inertial Navigation System)
  • 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
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Geomatics, Geospatial, Aerospace, Electrical or Software Engineering or another relevant engineering/technical field AND a minimum of 1 year of experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
  • Experience in positioning algorithms for consumer applications. Specifically, understanding GNSS measurements and error sources, estimation techniques including least squares & 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.
  • Ability to use scripting languages to automate analysis (i.e. Python, Matlab etc.)
  • Accuracy analysis and performance quantification
  • Competence in researching problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong team player
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in Geomatics, Geospatial, Aerospace, Electrical or Software Engineering or another relevant engineering/technical field and a minimum of 2 years of experience
  • Experience in inertial navigation techniques (e.g. vehicle and pedestrian dead reckoning, GNSS aided INS)
  • Experience in Java
  • Knowledge of carrier phase measurement processing methods
  • Knowledgeable in GNSS measurement and how they are impacted by environment and receiver design.
  • Experience in MEMS sensor technology, including error source modeling and quantification of accelerometers and gyroscopes
  • Experience in detection of GNSS denial of service, jamming or spoofing events
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here:

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