Staff Software Engineer - GNSS / INS

Cochrane, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 11, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 12, 2026

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Overview

We are seeking a full-time Staff Software Engineer (GNSS / INS) at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. This role is on our Core Platform Technology team and will develop GNSS and INS based positioning solutions. This is an innovation and exploration role where you will work closely with all of Garmin's product segments to explore, align and advance positioning technology in all of Garmin's product categories.

Essential Functions

Contribute to advanced technical research and development in positioning technologies
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
Conducts technical research and feasibility studies on new technologies, providing insight and recommendations to engineering management
Represents Garmin among industry partners, peer groups and regulating agencies
Contributes inventions, new designs, and techniques regarded as significant advances to the product and/or application development process
Applies advanced theories, principles, and concepts in development of new principles and theories
Utilizes knowledge of principles, forecasts new technology and provides business directions based on them
Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced software engineers in areas such as software methodology, cost analysis, and project management
Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1 & 2 & Senior Software Engineers)

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 14 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in positioning algorithms for consumer applications with a strong understanding of 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
Demonstrate a successful track record in managing exceedingly complex problems and providing success solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious
Experience with architecting solutions for multiple groups and/or disciplines
Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

Desired Qualifications

Expertise in inertial navigation techniques (e.g. vehicle and pedestrian dead reckoning, GNSS aided INS)
PVT (Position, Velocity, Timing) experience in the consumer/embedded space
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
Experience in Java

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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Responsibilities

Research, design, implement, test, and document advanced GNSS and INS positioning software and algorithms for embedded systems, while evaluating new technologies and solving complex positioning problems. Collaborate across Garmin product groups and industry partners, contribute significant technical innovations, and mentor less experienced software engineers.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 14 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates need strong GNSS and inertial navigation expertise, embedded C/C++ development experience, scripting or C++ skills for large-scale data analysis, and a record of solving complex algorithmic problems.

Skills

GNSS Positioning
Inertial Navigation Systems
C/C++
Embedded Systems
Real-Time Software
Positioning Algorithms
Kalman Filtering
Least Squares Estimation
Sensor Fusion
Python
MATLAB
Data Analysis
GNSS Fault Detection
Inertial Sensor Modeling
Technical Research
Software Architecture

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Keywords

GNSS
INS
Positioning Algorithms
C/C++
Embedded Systems
Real-Time Environments
Python
MATLAB
Least Squares
Kalman Filtering
Blunder Detection
Fault Detection
Multi-Constellation GNSS
Multi-Frequency GNSS
AGNSS
Inertial Navigation
Dead Reckoning
Sensor Fusion
PVT
Carrier Phase Processing
GNSS Measurement Generation
Tracking Loops
MEMS Sensors
Accelerometers
Gyroscopes
Jamming Detection
Spoofing Detection
Software Architecture
Algorithm Design
Java

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