Sensor Fusion Software Engineer

The Agriculture Engineering Team within Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division is looking for a Sensor Fusion 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, you will be focused on supporting, researching, developing, and enhancing Precision Agriculture GNSS/INS positioning firmware features 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 Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 

As a Sensor Fusion Software Engineer, responsibilities include:

• Development and enhancement of GNSS, INS and GNSS augmentation technology focused on Precision Agriculture requirements.
• Integrating and evaluating new technologies on GNSS and Sensor Fusion
• Defining functional and performance requirements, design, code and testing to meet schedule for production release.
• Working on performance improvements in GNSS and Sensor Fusion algorithms, filter and mechanization.
• Analyzing data using graphical and statistical tools to evaluate solutions and identify and investigate firmware defects.
• Interfacing with the Agriculture Product Management and Systems Teams to create robust and complete algorithms requirements.
• Collaborating with Verification Engineers to plan, execute tests, and develop automated test suites

Must-Have:

• BSc. in Geomatics/Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or a related technical field
• 2+ years of software development experience
• Knowledge of GNSS/INS systems and filtering techniques (least squares, Kalman filtering, etc.)
• Experience in C/C++ software development, debugging and troubleshooting
• Experience writing scripts/code with Python and Matlab
• Experience with RTOS and embedded firmware development
• Interest in collecting GNSS and other sensor data in real world conditions
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to clearly communicate ideas and solutions to others

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 agricultural 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
• Knowledge of inertial systems and other positioning sensors
• Familiar with working in development environments that follow standards such as ISO-16949
• Good knowledge of estimation techniques (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.

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

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 24,000 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.

If you have 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.