GNSS Algorithm Engineer

Overview Hexagon's Autonomous Solutions business area is seeking a GNSS Algorithm Engineer to Algorithms (ALGO) group in developing market-leading GNSS solutions. You will have the opportunity to work closely with engineers across the broader NovAtel organization as well as with customers to implement state‑of‑the‑art positioning algorithms, perform detailed data analysis, and explore AI-driven methods to improve algorithm tunning or improve development efficiency. You will support some of the industry's leading companies by coordinating and demonstrating Hexagon Autonomous Solutions’ innovative products and assisting new customers in integration with their systems. Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations worldwide. Preference will be given to candidates in Calgary, AB. Responsibilities As a GNSS Algorithm Engineer you will be responsible for the following: Work in a team enviroment to research, develop, and enhance NovAtel’s industry-leading positioning algorithms Respond to in-depth customer support questions. Build automation tools that analyze regression results, identify what changed, link performance shifts to parameter updates, and recommend next tuning actions. Collaborate with verification designers to develop automated test suites Qualifications Must-Have: B.Sc. in Geomatics/Electrical/Software Engineering with 3+ years of industrial experience or M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Geomatics/Electrical/Software Engineering graduate Understanding the main concept of GNSS error modeling Understanding of linear and non-linear optimization and computational numerical methods. C/C++ programming skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Key Success Factors: Innate sense of curiosity and conscientiousness Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team Derive satisfaction from your work being used in demanding real world applications Nice-to-Have: Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams Programming skills in Python CI/CD integrations

You will research, develop, and enhance industry-leading positioning algorithms while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support customer integration. Additionally, you will build automation tools for regression analysis and performance monitoring to improve development efficiency.

Candidates must hold a B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D. in Geomatics, Electrical, or Software Engineering with at least 3 years of industrial experience. Proficiency in C/C++ and a solid understanding of GNSS error modeling and numerical optimization methods are required.

• CI/CDPreferred
• Data analysisPreferred
• ScrumPreferred
• AgilePreferred
• C++Preferred
• PythonPreferred

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• GNSS
• Algorithm development
• C++
• C
• Numerical methods
• Optimization
• Data analysis
• Python
• Agile
• Scrum
• CI/CD
• Geomatics
• Error modeling
• Automation tools
• Curiosity
• Conscientiousness
• C (Programming Language)
• Research
• Agile Methodology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Algorithms
• Data Analysis
• Build Automation
• Customer Support
• Test Automation
• C++ (Programming Language)
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Python (Programming Language)
• Numerical Analysis
• Scrum (Software Development)
• Software Engineering
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Coordinating

• Engineering
• Technology
• Software
• Data & Analytics
• Science & Research
• Algorithm Engineer
• Python Developer
• Software Developers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 4, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week