Multi-Sensor SLAM Fusion Navigation SW Engineer

Trimble Inc.

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Multi-Sensor SLAM Sensor Fusion Navigation SW Engineer (m/f/d) Trimble is a globally recognized technology company that specializes in providing advanced solutions for positioning, mapping, and navigation. With a rich history spanning over four decades, Trimble has become a pioneer in the field of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology. By leveraging precise satellite positioning and advanced multi-sensor integration, Trimble empowers industries across the globe with accurate, reliable, and efficient positioning solutions. Join Trimble's innovative multi-sensor team at our office in Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn or in Richmond Hill - Ontario Canada as a Multi-Sensor SLAM Sensor Fusion Navigation SW Engineer (m/f/d). Bring your ambition and dedication to advance real-time Aided Inertial Navigation Systems (AINS) technology by fusing it with SLAM based on LiDar and camera sensors. Your effort will focus on enhancing Trimble’s precise GNSS positioning solutions by integrating advanced multi-sensor technology into the ProPoint engine. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to both existing products and the development of next-generation solutions targeting a broad range of applications and use cases. Role summary: In this software-development-focused role, you will define and develop the software architecture to implement state-of-the-art multi-modal Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) algorithms based on LiDar and camera sensors and integrate them with GNSS/INS components on embedded systems.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Navigation, Aerospace, Robotics, Geodesy, or related engineering disciplines.
• Proven track record in developing and deploying Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) algorithms
• Proven track record in developing C++ production code for real-time embedded systems in large code bases with strict release requirements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and mathematical skills.
• Experience in Matlab, Python or a comparable language.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to discuss complex technical topics in English.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a development team with minimal supervision in a fast-paced development environment with changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with processing visual sensor data from LiDAR and cameras
• Hands-on experience with optical sensors (specifications, calibration, prototyping)
• Background in any of the following: Inertial sensing, AINS, Visual (-Inertial) Odometry, Lidar (-Inertial Odometry), sensor fusion, precise GNSS, real-time algorithms, and embedded systems.
• Experience with quality assurance and navigation system field applications.
• Familiarity with Jira or similar issue-tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop a sustainable software architecture to implement state-of-the-art multi-modal Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) algorithms based on LiDar and camera sensors.
• Implement the developed algorithms in C++ to run in real-time on embedded systems, test and verify.
• Define component-level interface requirements and collaborate with development teams to integrate other components.
• Manage the code base, releases and provide code reviews to peer developers.
• Utilize Matlab and/or Python for data analysis, visualization, and algorithm development.
• Contribute to IP protection efforts by documenting innovations and participating in patent filings.

Benefits

• An opportunity to work on cutting-edge GNSS/INS technology.
• A happy work culture in an international team of experts with more than 100 colleagues from 30 countries and six continents.
• Hybrid job profile and flexible working hours.
• A long-term, secure position with equitable compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees