This position requires - Clear Background, Drug Test, and Education Check.
Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer without Sponsorship.
(Principal Only! No Corp to Corp)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Position Title: 556362-Navigation Software Engineer
Location: San Jose, CA
Pay Rate: $65
Contract Duration: 6 months contract
Description:
• 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
Requirements:
• 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
We encourage Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans and Disabled individuals to apply for all positions that they may be qualified for. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in a Word Document with the month and year that you have worked at each previous position to - Veronika@norlandgroup.com and copy: 556362-Navigation Software Engineer to the email Subject Line.
Or click this email link and attach your resume in a MS Word Document format
Job Posted Date: 4/20/2026
