Staff Software Engineer - GNSS / INS

Garmin International, Inc.•Olathe, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Staff Software Engineer (GNSS / INS) at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. This role is on our Core Platform Technology team and will develop GNSS and INS based positioning solutions. This is an innovation and exploration role where you will work closely with all of Garmin's product segments to explore, align and advance positioning technology in all of Garmin's product categories.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 14 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in positioning algorithms for consumer applications with a strong understanding of 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
Strong ability to use scripting languages (i.e. Python, Matlab etc.) or C++ to automate data analysis of large amounts of data to verify positioning algorithms
Proven ability to explore and research technical algorithmic problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions
Demonstrate a successful track record in managing exceedingly complex problems and providing success solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious
Experience with architecting solutions for multiple groups and/or disciplines
Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

Nice To Haves

Expertise in inertial navigation techniques (e.g. vehicle and pedestrian dead reckoning, GNSS aided INS)
PVT (Position, Velocity, Timing) experience in the consumer/embedded space
Knowledge of carrier phase measurement processing methods
Knowledgeable in GNSS measurement generation, tracking loops and how measurements are impacted by environment.
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
Experience in Java

Responsibilities

Contribute to advanced technical research and development in positioning technologies
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
Conducts technical research and feasibility studies on new technologies, providing insight and recommendations to engineering management
Represents Garmin among industry partners, peer groups and regulating agencies
Contributes inventions, new designs, and techniques regarded as significant advances to the product and/or application development process
Applies advanced theories, principles, and concepts in development of new principles and theories
Utilizes knowledge of principles, forecasts new technology and provides business directions based on them
Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced software engineers in areas such as software methodology, cost analysis, and project management
Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1 & 2 & Senior Software Engineers)