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Software Design Engineer (GNSS Navigation)
Tampere
 
Finland
Espoo, Finland; Reigate, UK; Thalwil, Switzerland
Swiss-based u-blox (SIX:UBXN) is the global leader in wireless and positioning semiconductors for the automotive, industrial and consumer markets. Our solutions enable people, vehicles and machines to locate their exact position and wirelessly communicate via voice, text or video. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules and software solutions, u-blox is uniquely positioned to allow OEMs to develop innovative solutions that enable mobility quickly and cost-effectively. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, u-blox is globally present with offices in Europe, Asia and the USA.

Position
In the position of the software design engineer for standard precision GNSS at u-blox you are responsible for the heart of u-blox’s cutting edge navigation devices. With your practical experience in embedded computing and sound background knowledge in the domain of geodesy, mathematics and physics you are the specialist for dedicated GNSS software applications running on power- and performance-optimized ARM processors. With your expertise in the field of embedded systems as integrated in our GNSS module devices you are continuously developing and refining embedded navigation algorithms and strategies. In addition to well-established system, you are integrating new Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Satellite Based Augmentations Systems into the software of u-blox’s embedded devices, such as Beidou, Galileo, QZSS and IRNSS.  
 

Tasks

  • Taking part in the complete development process which includes design, implementation and verification of embedded receiver firmware
  • Implementation of new features according to a requirement specification and project plan
  • Role of technical project manager for technology acquisition and product development projects
  • Assistance in definition and verification phase of new features
  • Providing workarounds or fixes for bugs and nonconformities
 
Requirements
  • Master or PhD in Informatics, Electrical Engineering, Geodesy or Applied Mathematics
  • Knowledge of GNSS technology and related technologies such as statistics, adjustment theory, Kalman filtering
  • Scientific and engineering skills as problem solving, software debugging, data analysis, statistics, mathematical and physical models
  • Experience in developing embedded firmware for integrated systems
  • Expert knowledge in software development and debugging techniques
  • Programming languages:
    • Embedded C
    • C++, Perl
    • Git, Subversion or other version control software
    • Eclipse, MS Visual Studio or similar development environment
    • Matlab or Octave
  • Flexible team player, with ability and motivation to work as part of a bigger project
  • Very good communication and analytical skills
  • Fluent in English, corresponding local language
  • Willingness to travel occasionally
Are you interested in this challenging position within an international work environment in a successful company? Apply now! You will be working with a motivated team in an exciting technology.

We are looking forward to receiving your application.