Navigation Engineer

Job Description

• Design, develop, and optimize C/C++ code for motion sensing and positioning algorithms within embedded software solutions.
• Enhance software performance by improving code efficiency, reducing footprint, and optimizing CPU and memory utilization.
• Fine-tune algorithm parameters to meet customer requirements and improve key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Build and maintain tools to support data analysis and performance evaluation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external teams to deliver high-quality product outcomes.
• Document and present detailed technical reports covering algorithms, software performance, and testing results.
• Contribute to algorithm development in areas such as pedestrian and vehicular navigation, dead reckoning (DR), sports activity tracking, and GNSS-based positioning in challenging environments.
• Work on advanced navigation techniques including precise GNSS solutions like PPP and RTK to enhance system accuracy and performance.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support customer engagements and collaborate with global teams.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience, or PhD (preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Geomatics, Applied Physics, Aeronautical Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong experience in embedded software development using C/C++, with prototyping skills in Python or MATLAB.
• Hands-on expertise in motion sensor software, Kalman filtering, GNSS/MEMS integration, and sensor fusion techniques.
• Proficiency with development tools such as Jira, Gerrit, and Git.
• Ability to analyze complex systems, identify issues, and drive performance improvements.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Vision-Inertial Odometry (VIO) is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, quick learner, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Inertial Sensors: 3 years (Required)
• GNSS: 5 years (Required)
• MATLAB/C Programming: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Jose, CA 95113 (Required)

Work Location: In person