Field Software Developer

Hexagon Autonomy and Positioning (A&P) is looking for a Field Software Developer to join our team developing precise positioning products for autonomous driving applications. In this position, you will work closely with our customers to enable them to integrate and evaluate emerging Hexagon products geared for automotive and safety critical applications.  You will be involved in various aspects of SW and product development, including defining and estimating design effort, assessing design trade offs, implementing and improving software, and collecting and analyzing data.  You will collaborate with other members of the development team, business development, and field applications engineering to ensure the success of Hexagon and our customers.

While part of the Safety Critical Systems team, this position will join a high-performance team focused on developing products that are defining and pioneering autonomous technology in the automotive industry. Our customers rely on Hexagon A&P’s industry leading technology to enable their applications in autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems. This position may be a great fit if you have a passion for emerging technology and desire to use your engineering skills to advance the possibilities of this exciting field.

The Location: Hexagon is a global company with offices around the world. This position is remote-based in Europe.

As our Field Software Developer, you would be responsible for:

• Developing software for demonstration and evaluation of GNSS/INS positioning in autonomous applications
• Working with automotive OEM and tier 1 customers remotely and on-site to integrate software onto customer platforms for prototypes and series intent programs
• Analyzing data to assess and improve product performance
• Working with business development to support and inform customers on applications of Hexagon technology
• Building technical relationships with customers and consulting customers to help them define requirements for their GNSS/INS projects

Must-Have:                       

• Proficient writing code in C/C++ and/or Python
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to work through teleconferencing and remote technologies
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary and distributed team
• B.Sc. or higher in Geomatics/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to travel within the EU and internationally

Key Success Factors: 

• Strong technical problem-solving skills, both offsite and onsite with customers
• Ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly and effectively
• Adaptability and willingness to take on new tasks and challenges
• High focus on collaboration among cross functional teams
• Strong attention to detail and consideration for process

• Open minded personality to build constructive engineering business relationships with customers

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience developing algorithms for GNSS and/or GNSS/INS positioning
• Knowledge of filtering techniques (least squares, Kalman filtering, etc.)
• Working experience in the automotive industry
• Knowledge of embedded systems
• Understanding of networking concepts and protocols
• Experience with safety or process standards such as ISO 26262, DO-178C, ASPICE
• Knowledge of modelling languages; UML, SysML
• German language proficiency

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 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.

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.