Localization Solutions Engineer, StarFire

Overview

Bachelor’s degree

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. Primary location:
United States (US) - California - Torrance. Onsite position.

Title:

Localization Solutions Engineer, Star Fire - 121939. Location, function, and title details are provided by the employer.

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality embedded software in modern C/C++ for real-time localization systems, with a focus on modular, scalable, and testable architectures.
• Implement and integrate software using vehicle communication protocols such as CAN and Ethernet, ensuring reliable interaction across sensors and vehicle platforms.
• Consume and process outputs from core navigation systems to generate application-relevant positioning and guidance data, including packaging, transforming, and enhancing data for downstream features and user-facing functionality, while maintaining clear system boundaries and avoiding overlap with core navigation algorithm development.
• Build and maintain simulation environments for verification and validation (SIL/HIL), design test strategies for nominal and faulted conditions, and automate data analysis using Python or MATLAB.
• Apply fault detection and isolation techniques to enhance system reliability, perform root cause analysis on system failures, and contribute to corrective actions.
• Analyze field and simulated data to identify performance gaps and drive continuous improvement in system behavior and data quality.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including systems, hardware, and PV&V to enable early validation, ensure high-quality releases, and support integration across the full product lifecycle.

• 3 or more years of experience in Embedded development using modern C/C++
• 3 or more years of experience in vehicle communication protocols such as CAN and Ethernet
• 3 or more years of experience analyzing data using Python or MATLAB
• 3 or more years of experience developing simulated environments for verification and validation
• 1 or more years of experience implementing estimation techniques including least squares, Kalman filter and its variations, or particle filters to extract signals buried under noise
• Working knowledge of fault detection and isolation techniques

• Experience with GNSS receiver algorithms
• Experience with Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and understanding of its error model
• Experience with sensor fusion

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. You’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box, and access to advanced tools and technology. A comprehensive reward package includes:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Competitive base pay
• Savings and retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a company contribution to Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan and discount programs
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

Salary range: $ - $ + Benefits

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed are guidelines and not necessarily the minimum requirements. Deere & Company reserves the right to modify plans or benefits at any time.

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