Agriculture Engineering Intern

Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division, is looking for a Agriculture Engineering Intern to join our high-tech engineering and manufacturing company for the period of May 05, 2025 to April 30, 2026.  To support our focus on delivering high quality products, we are looking for an enthusiastic internship student to add to our Agriculture Engineering team. This role will focus on Software Development and Software/System Verification and Validation for features and products either in the field or in development. By working with world-leading experts you will gain valuable experience in Programming Code, Software Quality, Verification, Validation, as well as how product and sw feature development that is targeted to a specific market area works.

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

As an Agriculture Engineering Intern, responsibilities include:

• Support customer support cases escalated from Applications Engineering
• Investigate and recommend design fixes for feature enhancements or bugs in C++
• Design, execute and maintain verification and validation scripts written in Python
• Deploy and monitor tests in a continuous integration system (Jenkins)
• Collect and analyze real-world GNSS/INS data including real-world scenarios at a farm with a tractor or UTV
• Refine functional and performance requirements for validation traceability 
• Document test design, specifications, runs, results, and compliance to requirements
• Troubleshoot test failures and investigate issues for root cause analysis
• Develop & enhance technical documentation surrounding existing and new infrastructure
• Participate in process improvement activities

Must-Have:                      

• Registered in the Engineering Internship/Co-op program and have completed at least your 2^nd or 3^rd year of studies by the start of your work term 
• Enrolled in Computer Science, Geomatics, Computer Software Engineering or any field related to software development at a recognized post secondary institution
• Available for a minimum 12 month work term, 37.5 hours a week 
• Strong academic credentials
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written 
• Class 5 (or provincial equivalent) drivers license

Key Success Factors:

• Able to work in a collaborative team environment
• Confident Self-starter
• Detail oriented person able to follow complex instructions with a “first-time right” attitude
• Motivated by challenging work
• You are comfortable working individually but know when to ask for help

Nice-to-Have:

• Agriculture technology or farming background
• Experience with CODING LANGUAGES, such as Python and C++
• Interest in SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, PRECISION AGRICULTURE, VERIFICATION/VALIDATION and/or data analysis
• Familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle Tools; such as GIT, JIRA, Jenkins & Test Case Management Tools
• Knowledge of GPS/GNSS/INS

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 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 for assured positioning and autonomy on land, sea, and air. Our work touches every aspect of life, from sustainability on Earth to enabling autonomy. Come see why we are recognized as one of Alberta's Top 75 Employers since 2020!

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