Technical Lead Software Engineer - GNSS Technology at Garmin International in Boulder, Colorado

Job Description:

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Technical Lead Software Engineer for our Boulder, CO 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 developing superior GNSS and INS based positioning solutions; working closely with all of Garmin's product segments to Explore, Align and Advance positioning technology in all of Garmin's products.

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 9 years relevant 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


• 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


• Accuracy analysis and performance quantification


• Competence in researching problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Strong team player


• The ability to mentor junior engineers


• The deadline to apply to this role is March 28, 2025

Desired Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Geomatics, Geospatial, Aerospace, Electrical or Software Engineering or another relevant engineering/technical field with 8 years' experience


• Expertise 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 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

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

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