About the role
Overview We are seeking a full-time Positioning Software Engineer for our Olathe, KS location, to join our growing team of GNSS and positioning experts for Garmin’s Core Platform Technology organization! In this role, you will be responsible for working closely with all of Garmin’s product segments to Explore, Align and Advance positioning technology in all of Garmin’s products. Our team is passionate about developing superior GNSS and INS based positioning solutions.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for contributing to advanced technical research and development in positioning technologies using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) and INS (Inertial Navigation System)
- Design, implement, test and document complex software applications using C/C++ for use in embedded systems
- Participate in peer reviews of software designs, algorithm designs and software implementation
- Collaborate with colleagues on software/algorithm design approaches and implementations
- Provide reliable solutions to a variety of positioning problems using sound problem solving techniques
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geomatics, Geospatial, Aerospace, Electrical or Software Engineering or another relevant engineering/technical field AND a minimum of 1 year of experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
- Experience in positioning algorithms for consumer applications. Specifically, understanding GNSS measurements and error sources, estimation techniques including least squares & Kalman filtering, blunder/fault detection, multi-constellation and multi-frequency, AGNSS, inertial navigation systems, inertial sensors, sensor fusion and other geomatic related topics.
- Proficient in software development and engineering with C/C++ for embedded, real-time environments.
- Ability to use scripting languages to automate analysis (i.e. Python, Matlab etc.)
- Accuracy analysis and performance quantification
- Competence in researching problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong team player
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Geomatics, Geospatial, Aerospace, Electrical or Software Engineering or another relevant engineering/technical field and a minimum of 2 years of experience
- Experience in inertial navigation techniques (e.g. vehicle and pedestrian dead reckoning, GNSS aided INS)
- Experience in Java
- Knowledge of carrier phase measurement processing methods
- Knowledgeable in GNSS measurement and how they are impacted by environment and receiver design.
- Experience in MEMS sensor technology, including error source modeling and quantification of accelerometers and gyroscopes
- Experience in detection of GNSS denial of service, jamming or spoofing events
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability. This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
About Garmin
WHERE DO WE START? How about Kansas City? That’s our home. That’s where Garmin put a stake in the ground in 1989. We’ve grown substantially over the years, offering diverse products and global reach in 5 diverse markets. But some things won’t ever change: Our entrepreneurial spirit and a culture where everyone’s opinion matters. That’s because we believe it’s possible to light the tech world on fire and still be on a first name basis.
BIG IDEAS, SMALL EGOS What we do best is make products that let our customers do what they love. To do that, we focus on practical innovation, never losing sight of the benefits our products bring to our customers. Sure, we love bells and whistles. What leading technology company doesn't? But we make sure ours have purpose. It’s not about the things we make. It’s about the things we make possible.
WE’RE GLOBAL, SERIOUSLY. Yeah, we’re based in Kansas City, but we are truly a global company. With offices throughout Europe, Asia, Middle East, South America and Australia, our products are sold all over the world. One elevator ride at our headquarters and you’re likely to hear 4 (or more) different languages being spoken. At Garmin, we may act local, but we think global.
DREAM BIG. SLEEP WELL. At Garmin, we like to encourage dreamers. But at some point it’s nice to wake up and enjoy a fully aware life. So we make it super easy to achieve a good balance between working, dreaming and enjoying life—from workout classes offered throughout the day, breaks to get out and move on our campus, and wellness programs offered throughout the year. It’s almost impossible not to take advantage of Garmin’s work-life balance opportunities.
About the role
Overview We are seeking a full-time Positioning Software Engineer for our Olathe, KS location, to join our growing team of GNSS and positioning experts for Garmin’s Core Platform Technology organization! In this role, you will be responsible for working closely with all of Garmin’s product segments to Explore, Align and Advance positioning technology in all of Garmin’s products. Our team is passionate about developing superior GNSS and INS based positioning solutions.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for contributing to advanced technical research and development in positioning technologies using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) and INS (Inertial Navigation System)
- Design, implement, test and document complex software applications using C/C++ for use in embedded systems
- Participate in peer reviews of software designs, algorithm designs and software implementation
- Collaborate with colleagues on software/algorithm design approaches and implementations
- Provide reliable solutions to a variety of positioning problems using sound problem solving techniques
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geomatics, Geospatial, Aerospace, Electrical or Software Engineering or another relevant engineering/technical field AND a minimum of 1 year of experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
- Experience in positioning algorithms for consumer applications. Specifically, understanding GNSS measurements and error sources, estimation techniques including least squares & Kalman filtering, blunder/fault detection, multi-constellation and multi-frequency, AGNSS, inertial navigation systems, inertial sensors, sensor fusion and other geomatic related topics.
- Proficient in software development and engineering with C/C++ for embedded, real-time environments.
- Ability to use scripting languages to automate analysis (i.e. Python, Matlab etc.)
- Accuracy analysis and performance quantification
- Competence in researching problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong team player
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Geomatics, Geospatial, Aerospace, Electrical or Software Engineering or another relevant engineering/technical field and a minimum of 2 years of experience
- Experience in inertial navigation techniques (e.g. vehicle and pedestrian dead reckoning, GNSS aided INS)
- Experience in Java
- Knowledge of carrier phase measurement processing methods
- Knowledgeable in GNSS measurement and how they are impacted by environment and receiver design.
- Experience in MEMS sensor technology, including error source modeling and quantification of accelerometers and gyroscopes
- Experience in detection of GNSS denial of service, jamming or spoofing events
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability. This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
About Garmin
WHERE DO WE START? How about Kansas City? That’s our home. That’s where Garmin put a stake in the ground in 1989. We’ve grown substantially over the years, offering diverse products and global reach in 5 diverse markets. But some things won’t ever change: Our entrepreneurial spirit and a culture where everyone’s opinion matters. That’s because we believe it’s possible to light the tech world on fire and still be on a first name basis.
BIG IDEAS, SMALL EGOS What we do best is make products that let our customers do what they love. To do that, we focus on practical innovation, never losing sight of the benefits our products bring to our customers. Sure, we love bells and whistles. What leading technology company doesn't? But we make sure ours have purpose. It’s not about the things we make. It’s about the things we make possible.
WE’RE GLOBAL, SERIOUSLY. Yeah, we’re based in Kansas City, but we are truly a global company. With offices throughout Europe, Asia, Middle East, South America and Australia, our products are sold all over the world. One elevator ride at our headquarters and you’re likely to hear 4 (or more) different languages being spoken. At Garmin, we may act local, but we think global.
DREAM BIG. SLEEP WELL. At Garmin, we like to encourage dreamers. But at some point it’s nice to wake up and enjoy a fully aware life. So we make it super easy to achieve a good balance between working, dreaming and enjoying life—from workout classes offered throughout the day, breaks to get out and move on our campus, and wellness programs offered throughout the year. It’s almost impossible not to take advantage of Garmin’s work-life balance opportunities.