Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Navigation Software Engineerwith our client located in San Jose, CA.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop, implement and optimize C/C++ code for the Motion Sensor and/or Positioning algorithms within our embedded software solution.
Improve the software implementation for efficiency in code footprint, throughput and CPU/RAM usage
Optimize parameters in the software solution to improve KPIs (Key Performance Indices) per the requirements from the customer and the target use cases of the solution
Develop necessary software tools for the analysis
Collaborate effectively with teams within and outside the organization for realizing the best product outcomes
Prepare and present detailed technical reports on algorithms, software and test results
Algorithm development may include areas such as pedestrian navigation, Dead Reckoning (DR), vehicular navigation, sports activity optimization using GNSS and various motion sensors under challenging environments, precise GNSS navigation (e.g. PPP, RTK) and scenarios necessary to enhance product performance KPIs.
Travel internationally and/or domestically to support product optimization for customers and to collaborate with team members in other geographies.
Job Qualifications:
Master with 3+ years or PhD (preferred) related experience in Electrical Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Applied physics, Aeronautical Engineering or related disciplines.
Embedded software development in C/C++ and rapid prototyping in Python or MATLAB
Hands-on experience in Motion Sensor software development, Kalman Filter, GNSS/MEMS integration and sensor fusion
Experience with Jira, Gerrit, Git.
Analysis of complex software to determine anomalies and potential areas of improvement
Strong debugging skills
Understanding about VIO (Vision Inertial Odometer) is plus
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Able to work with minimal supervision, and highly collaborative in a team environment
Fast learning, hard-working, and self-driven.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract
Salary Range: $65-$75 an hour.
Location: San Jose, CA (onsite)
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Numbers & Facts
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$65–$75 Per Hour
Skills
Aeronautical Engineeringunmatched
Algorithmsunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Applied Physicsunmatched
Atlassian JIRAunmatched
C Programming Languageunmatched
C++ Programming Languageunmatched
CPU (Central Processing Unit)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Debugging Skillsunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Embedded Softwareunmatched
Geomaticsunmatched
Gerritunmatched
Gitunmatched
Kalman Filterunmatched
MATLABunmatched
Navigation Systemsunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Product Supportunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Rapid Prototypingunmatched
Software Developmentunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Software Testingunmatched
Sportsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Presentationunmatched
Use Casesunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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