Software Engineer (canada) - Remote Eligible

Software Engineer

Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.

With Pulsar – the world's most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit – Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection.

Xona is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to work as a contributor to the development and integration of a desktop application to interact with our in-house satellite receivers. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced start-up environments, and can confidently work independently and collaboratively to deliver mission-critical insights. As a member of the product team, the chosen candidate will work with our software and hardware teams to help drive the development, performance, and stability of Xona's satellite receiver platform forward. This position focuses on Python/C++ programming, with a particular emphasis on real-time data visualization and graphical user experience.

What You'll Do

• Design and maintain engineering GUIs and visualization tools for real-time GNSS receiver debugging and monitoring
• Designing high-quality software to run on PC desktops, which interface with embedded systems over interfaces such as COM ports and network protocols
• Implement real-time data ingestion, control, and processing components in Python and C++
• Translate internal receiver state and performance metrics into meaningful visualizations and diagnostics in collaboration with GNSS signal processing engineers
• Collaborate with firmware and hardware teams on system integration, bring-up, and debugging using real-time instrumentation and visualization

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of BS / BEng / BASc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics, Aerospace, or related field
• 3+ years of experience (or equivalent project-based experience) in software development for real-time applications
• Strong proficiency in Python and C++ for desktop application development
• Strong experience with PyQt / PySide (or Qt-based GUI development)
• Experience with real-time data acquisition and processing
• Experience with Serial, USB, and TCP/IP communication with hardware devices
• Ability to implement real-time data visualization and plotting
• Experience with data logging, storage, and playback of recorded data
• Solid understanding of multithreading / concurrency in desktop applications
• Proficiency with Git and general software development best practices

Desired Qualifications

• Curious, motivated, and excited by GNSS technology and next-generation navigation systems
• Cross-platform desktop development experience (Windows / Linux)
• Strong portfolio in graphical user interface design for desktop applications
• Experience with map-based visualization (OpenStreetMap, GIS tools, etc.)
• Knowledge of time-series data management and large dataset handling
• Experience developing, packaging and distributing desktop applications
• Experience with Software-Defined-Receivers (SDR) such as GNSS SDR
• Experience interfacing with GNSS receivers and familiarity with GNSS data formats and protocols (NMEA, RTCM, proprietary)
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to take on tasks from a growing list of priorities in a fast-paced environment

For U.S. Roles: To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

For Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.