What are the responsibilities and job description for the Navigation Software Engineer position at SpanIdea Systems?
Job Description
- Design, develop, and optimize C/C code for motion sensing and positioning algorithms within embedded software solutions.
- Enhance software performance by improving code efficiency, reducing footprint, and optimizing CPU and memory utilization.
- Fine-tune algorithm parameters to meet customer requirements and improve key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Build and maintain tools to support data analysis and performance evaluation.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external teams to deliver high-quality product outcomes.
- Document and present detailed technical reports covering algorithms, software performance, and testing results.
- Contribute to algorithm development in areas such as pedestrian and vehicular navigation, dead reckoning (DR), sports activity tracking, and GNSS-based positioning in challenging environments.
- Work on advanced navigation techniques including precise GNSS solutions like PPP and RTK to enhance system accuracy and performance.
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support customer engagements and collaborate with global teams.
Requirements
- Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or PhD (preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Geomatics, Applied Physics, Aeronautical Engineering, or related fields.
- Strong experience in embedded software development using C/C , with prototyping skills in Python or MATLAB.
- Hands-on expertise in motion sensor software, Kalman filtering, GNSS/MEMS integration, and sensor fusion techniques.
- Proficiency with development tools such as Jira, Gerrit, and Git.
- Ability to analyze complex systems, identify issues, and drive performance improvements.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with Vision-Inertial Odometry (VIO) is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated, quick learner, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.