Navigation Engineer

About the role

Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress. Trimble Applanix: The Trimble Applanix Team specializes in building industry-leading GNSS-aided inertial technology and mobile positioning solutions for sensors and vehicles. By leveraging a deep expertise in inertial manufacturing and sensor fusion, we deliver high-precision direct georeferencing for imaging devices and handle complex systems integrations. Our capabilities extend from real-time processing to post-mission mobile mapping, providing a comprehensive ecosystem of software and hardware designed for elite geospatial performance. If it drives, flies or floats, our tailored positioning solutions get people moving in the right direction! Field Systems: The Trimble Field Systems segment provides solutions to increase precision and productivity in construction tasks by empowering stakeholders to collect accurate information and manage conditions with cutting-edge technology. What Makes This Role Great: In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing next-generation APX navigation platforms, directly influencing the precision of global mobile mapping and shaping the future of autonomous positioning technology. You will act as a key contributor to complex systems integration, moving beyond theoretical design to see your Kalman filter enhancements solve real-world survey challenges across land, air, and sea. Key Exciting Responsibilities Design and enhance advanced Kalman filters for GNSS/INS products utilizing IMUs and diverse aiding sensors to derive optimal navigation solutions. Spearhead the development and optimization of real-time algorithms for elite geospatial performance in survey and mapping applications. Conduct sophisticated error analysis and systems engineering to evaluate product performance in diverse operational settings. Lead data gathering and fine-tuning initiatives for next-generation navigation software platforms and connected hardware. Collaborate with global stakeholders and clients to present performance results and define software requirements for future innovations. Essential Skills & Experience PhD in Aerospace, Electrical, Geomatics Engineering, or Engineering Science with a focus on modern systems, control, and estimation. Proven expertise in Kalman filtering and GNSS navigation within aerospace, defense, or marine inertial applications. Advanced software development proficiency in C/C++ for real-time systems or .NET environments. Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical projects and documentation within a fast-paced engineering lifecycle. Bonus Points For: Experience with multi-sensor fusion beyond standard GNSS/IMU integration. Prior involvement in autonomous vehicle positioning or direct georeferencing for imaging devices. Familiarity with post-mission mobile mapping software and hardware ecosystems. Logistics: Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario (in-office) Travel Requirement: Minimal occasional travel (5-10%) Why You'll Love Working With Us At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"-we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow. You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste. Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work. Be an owner: Trimble thriv