Navigation System Designer

Calian GNSS is an Ottawa-based producer of products and components used for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).

For more than 40 years, Calian has been solving the world’s most complex problems by pairing the brightest minds with powerful technology. Calian solutions impact the world; from the satellites in space that connect us to the farms that feed us, from the medical professionals who care for us to the governments, schools and companies that make the world better every day.

This is a full-time, on-site role in Ottawa, working Monday to Friday.

Position Overview
 

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Navigation Systems Designer to join our team in Ottawa. In this role, you’ll play a key part in designing and developing resilient positioning systems that provide highly accurate location data, even in challenging GNSS environments.
 

You’ll focus on integrating navigation sub-systems and implementing advanced positioning augmentation techniques. This role requires a strong software background, a solid understanding of hardware, and experience working with inertial sensors, digital signal processing, and GNSS filtering methods.
 

Responsibilities
 

• Develop and refine software for high-accuracy GNSS positioning using Embedded C, Python, and MATLAB.
• Integrate and optimize sensor fusion components, including inertial sensors, for precise navigation.
• Implement and apply GNSS filtering techniques like Kalman Filtering to improve system accuracy.
• Use lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs) to test and validate system performance.
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to define component specifications and system interfaces.
• Develop and document test methodologies, ensuring reliability and performance across real-world conditions.
• Identify key technical challenges, proactively solve problems, and contribute fresh expertise to the team.
   

Qualifications
 

• A bachelor’s degree in geomatics, electrical, or software engineering (co-op experience counts).
• 3+ years of experience in hardware and system design.
• Strong coding skills in Embedded C, Python, and MATLAB.
• Experience with sensor fusion and integrating inertial components.
• Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Software-Defined Radios.
• Understanding of GNSS positioning techniques and filtering methods.
• Ability to self-manage tasks, take initiative, and apply outside expertise to enhance the team’s capabilities.
• Strong documentation skills for code, test reports, and system designs.

Job Title: Navigation System Designer

Requisition Number: 1832

Date: April 3, 2025

Location 1: Ottawa, ON

Remote: No

Business Unit: Advanced Technologies

Department: Engineering

Job Type: Full-time

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