Job Description

Overview: The Aerospace and Defense engineering team within Hexagon\'s Autonomy & Positioning division is looking for a Software Engineer to join our high-tech engineering and manufacturing company that is committed to customer service excellence and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Software Manager, Aerospace and Defense, the role will focus on extending the reach and capability of Hexagon Autonomy and Positioning products for the government customers. Your previous experience, drive for innovation, excellent troubleshooting abilities, and methodical problem-solving approach will support ongoing business initiatives in our exciting high-tech environment and, most importantly, provide solutions and products for our customers\xe2\x80\x99 positioning and situational awareness needs across a wide variety of applications.

The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector and mobility applications. You\xe2\x80\x99ll be joining over 22,000 people in 50 countries on the leading edge of your field.


This position is with Hexagon\xe2\x80\x99s Autonomy & Positioning division, a global technology leader, pioneering end-to-end solutions industry leaders rely on for assured positioning and autonomy on land, sea and air. Our work touches every aspect of life, from sustainability on Earth to enabling autonomy. Within the Autonomy & Positioning division your work will contribute to the operation of our brand(s) NovAtel, AutonomouStuff, VERIPOS and Antcom.


The Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. The position will involve collaboration with our engineers primarily in Calgary, AB and Houston, TX. The position can be based in Calgary, AB, Ottawa, ON, Houston, TX or we would consider a remote working arrangement in either the United States or Canada.

Responsibilities: As part of the Aerospace & Defense team, the Software Engineer will:

• Develop innovative solutions for government customers using and extending Hexagon positioning and situational awareness technologies to meet the customer\xe2\x80\x99s unique needs.
• Be a key member of the team to design, develop and test software features for customer release
• Work collaboratively and build relationships with peers in the other Hexagon A&P software teams
• Identify new ideas and areas for investigation
• Work with system engineers to define functional and performance requirements and product architecture
• Analyze test data using graphical and statistical tools and methods
• Work with verification engineers to plan and support testing of software features
• Support team development through personal skills development, continuous improvement initiatives, and knowledge transfer

Qualifications: Must-Have:

• Degree in engineering or computer science.
• 4+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Experience in C++ software development, debugging and troubleshooting
• Experience with real time operating systems and embedded firmware development
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to clearly communicate ideas and solutions to others.

Key Success Factors:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Innate sense of curiosity and conscientiousness
• Excited by new technologies and new possibilities
• Derive satisfaction from your work being used in demanding real-world applications
• An inherent desire for producing high quality work and continuous improvement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to learn quickly and efficiently implement or extend product capabilities

Nice-to-Have:

• Knowledge and understanding of GNSS and/or inertial positioning technologies
• Knowledge and understanding of applied signal processing theory
• Experience with other programming or scripting languages (such as Lua and Python)
• Experience with software verification methodologies
• Knowledge of statistical analysis

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications for this role? Let us decide! At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you\xe2\x80\x99re excited about the opportunities this role could bring, we encourage you to apply. If you have any questions about the role or our company, please email our team at hrrecruitingteam.ap@hexagon.com and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address.


The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector and mobility applications. You\xe2\x80\x99ll be joining over 22,000 people in 50 countries on the leading edge of your field. This position is with Hexagon\xe2\x80\x99s A&P division, a global technology leader, pioneering end-to-end solutions industry leaders rely on for assured positioning and autonomy on land, sea and air. Our work touches every aspect of life, from sustainability on Earth to enabling autonomy. Within the Autonomy & Positioning division your work will contribute to the operation of our brand(s) NovAtel, AutonomouStuff, VERIPOS and Antcom.


Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at hrrecruitingteam.ap@hexagon.com