Agriculture Geomatics Software Engineer

The Agriculture Engineering Team within Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division is looking for a Geomatics Software Engineer to join our high-tech engineering and manufacturing company that is committed to customer service excellence and continuous improvement.  Reporting to the Agriculture Software Manager, the successful candidate will research, develop, and enhance high precision GNSS positioning firmware features for agriculture applications, while collaborating with other Engineers across our Hexagon Autonomy & Positioning division.  Your previous experience with software development, applied math and problem solving will support ongoing business initiatives in our exciting high-tech environment.   

The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector and mobility applications. You’ll be joining over 22,000 people in 50 countries on the leading edge of your field.

This position is with Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division, a global technology leader, pioneering end-to-end solutions industry leaders rely on for assured positioning and autonomy on land, sea and air. Our work touches every aspect of life, from sustainability on Earth to enabling autonomy. Within the Autonomy & Positioning division, your work will contribute to the operation of our brands NovAtel, AutonomouStuff, VERIPOS and Antcom.

The Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

As an Agriculture Geomatics Software Engineer, you would be responsible for: 

• Interfacing with marketing, product managers and the systems team to create robust and complete requirements.
• Defining, together with the software architect, functional and performance requirements, design, code and testing to meet schedule for production releases.
• Exploring new advancements in positioning and finding ways to incorporate them into our products.
• Driving the design and verification of software features throughout the product lifecycle.
• Supporting the development and enhancement of GNSS and GNSS augmentation technology.
• Collaborating with verification designers to plan and execute tests, and to develop automated test suites.
• Analyzing data using graphical and statistical tools to evaluate solutions and identify and investigate possible firmware defects.
• Support escalated customer support cases through to resolution.

Must-Have: 

• BSc. in Geomatics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or a related technical field
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Experience in C/C++ software development, debugging and troubleshooting.
• Experience with RTOS and embedded firmware development
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to clearly communicate ideas and solutions to others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Key Success Factors: 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Innate sense of curiosity and conscientiousness.
• Excited by new technologies, new algorithms, and new possibilities.
• Derive satisfaction from your work being used in demanding real-world applications.
• An inherent desire for producing high quality work and continuous improvement.
• Focus on meeting deadlines without sacrificing work quality. 
• Sense of urgency to meet customer expectations.
• Ability to quickly learn and pick up new concepts.

Nice-to-Have: 

• MSc or PhD
• Experience with GPS/GNSS applications and algorithm development
• Experience with inertial and other positioning sensors
• Experience with real time operating systems and embedded firmware development
• Experience working in development environments that follow standards such as ISO-16949
• Good knowledge of estimation and filtering techniques (Kalman filtering, Bayesian Estimation, etc.

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications for this role? Let us decide! At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you’re excited about the opportunities this role could bring, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about the role or our company, please email our team at hrrecruitingteam.ap@hexagon.com and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address.

The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. You’ll be joining over 22,000 people in 50 countries on the leading edge of your field. 

This position is with Hexagon’s A&P division, a global technology leader, pioneering end-to-end solutions industry leaders rely on for assured positioning and autonomy on land, sea and air. Our work touches every aspect of life, from sustainability on Earth to enabling autonomy. Within the Autonomy & Positioning division your work will contribute to the operation of our brands NovAtel, Veripos, Antcom, and AutonomouStuff.  Our organization is a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment. Come see why we are recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers.

Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at hrrecruitingteam.ap@hexagon.com.