Python Job: Principal GNSS Engineer

FocalPoint is currently looking to hire a Principal GNSS Engineer on a full time, permanent basis. This opportunity requires the ability to relocate to Cambridge, England. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship will be provided by FocalPoint.

*****IMPORTANT NOTE: This opportunity requires the ability to relocate to Cambridge, England. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship to work in the UK will be provided by FocalPoint. This also includes visa sponsorship for spouse.

Title: Principal GNSS Engineer

Location: Remote / Telecommute

Overview:

FocalPoint is looking for a Principal GNSS Engineer who is passionate about technology and excited about the goals of the company. You will join the GNSS team and help lead the development of FocalPoint s proprietary S-GNSS technology, while working closely with software engineers to build FocalPoint s products. The role offers signicant scope for professional development spanning the research, product and software engineering disciplines and mentorship of junior staff.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership to our product development and R&D teams.
• Help lead technical engagements and trialing with our customers.
• Contribute to our S-GNSS technology and product roadmaps.
• Direct and assist in the design, prototyping and testing of our S-GNSS technology.
• Oversee and contribute to the enhancement of our software-dened GNSS receiver.
• Act as a backlog owner for an agile team.
• Provide technical mentorship to engineers within the company.
• You may be required on occasion to use a variety of programming tools and languages as appropriate: e.g. C++, Python, MATLAB

Qualifications:

• Relevant academic or industrial experience (e.g. leading the development of GNSS algorithms in industry)
• In-depth knowledge of GNSS measurement engine signal processing
• Strong programming experience in MATLAB or C++
• Experience with low-level embedded software development and testing (DSP)
• Experience in RTK and/or PPP and/or multi-constellation positioning.
• Experience with multipath mitigation methods.
• In-depth knowledge of the full GNSS signal-processing chain
• Expertise in Kalman lters and other probabilistic estimation techniques
• Knowledge of multi-sensor fusion techniques, including tight and deep coupling for GNSS-INS
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives and drive business growth.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing business environments and overcome challenges with resilience and determination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and results oriented. Team player with strong collaboration skills.
• Proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to excellence, possessing excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport quickly.

Generous Benefits Package Includes:

• 8% employer-contribution pension scheme.
• You can choose your way of working-
• In-hub (3 days+ in ofce) or Hybrid (1-2 days in ofce)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Additional annual leave after 3 years.
• Enhanced special leave.
• Extra annual leave at the end of December.
• Company Options Scheme (determined by Executive Team).
• Up to 5000 Recommend a friend scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Private Healthcare - Vitality Health.
• Regular social events and in-hub lunch and learns.
• In-hub lunches on us.
• Paid professional memberships.

About FocalPoint:

FocalPoint s purpose is to improve the accuracy, reliability, and security of everyday devices that rely on positioning technology. FocalPoint believes that GNSS is one of the marvels of the modern world, considering over a trillion dollars of the US economy and over 800 billion euros of the European economy currently depends on this incredible positioning and timing system. However, the sensitivity and accuracy of current receivers cannot fulll the demands of 21st century businesses and users.

FocalPoint develops groundbreaking technology that boosts the accuracy, reliability and security of radio receivers. Chipset manufacturers and Original equipmentmanufacturers (OEMs) partner with FocalPoint to enhance the capability of their devices, helping to improve the lives of billions of people who rely on location technologies.