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Job Title: GNSS Measurement Engine SW Engineer

Req ID: DSA40066

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

OVERVIEW & IMPACT:

This role will be focused on continually improve and expand our GNSS acquisition and tracking software.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, and analyze GNSS signal processing algorithms within our embedded location software.
• The algorithms involve new / improved acquisition, tracking, impairment detection, measurement quality indicators, etc.
• Analyze customer field reports for issues relating to acquisition, tracking, and/or measurement quality
• Work with the Systems and ASIC teams in developing, implementing and validating new algorithms
• Improve the efficiency of the Tracker software (reduce throughput, reduce RAM usage, more testable)

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED SKILLS:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Math, Computer Science or similar
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of GNSS signal acquisition, tracking, or measurements
• Embedded software implementation
• Analysis of complex software and hardware systems to determine sources of anomalies
• C software development
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work with minimal supervision while working in a team atmosphere
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player, as part of a local and globally distributed team
• Ability to multi-task effectively under considerable pressure of deadlines and easily adapt within a fast-paced environment
• Some domestic and international travel is necessary in order to collaborate with distributed teams and support customers

Additionally, we look for the following universal qualities in all candidates:

• Resourceful Achiever: self-driven and proactive, you apply logic and reason to effectively solve problems and manage risks.
• Avid Learner: you eagerly take on new challenges and seek out opportunities to grow and stretch
• Passionate Owner: you are energized by your work, taking ownership and delivering results without ego
• Committed Collaborator: with a positive attitude and commitment to get to the best result, you welcome ideas from others and drive processes forward in an inclusive manner

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Math, Computer Science or similar
• Experience interfacing with DSP ASIC via registers and shared memory
• Experience writing drivers for DSP ASIC
• Experience with GNSS signal simulators
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, numpy
• Experience with JIRA, GIT, Gerrit, Jenkins, Autotest
• Familiarity with development tools such as emulators, debuggers

EEO Statement

SSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is SSIs policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity, and hiring decisions are made accordingly.

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