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Hexagon Autonomous Solutions, is looking for an Systems Engineering Intern (Geomatics / Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering) to join our high-tech engineering and manufacturing company for the period of May 3, 2027, to May 2, 2028. To support our focus on delivering high quality products, we are looking for an enthusiastic internship student to add to our Systems Engineering Team. This role offers you the opportunity to work with a cross-functional team on upcoming product designs, as well as with the technical customer liaison for product improvements. You will gain a big-picture view of the complete life cycle of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) receiver cards, from concept through design, to integration and verification, and finally manufacturing and field support. You will be deeply involved in significant aspects of the overall receiver design, primarily RF design and performance optimization. 

The Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based onsite in Calgary, AB.

Under the guidance of senior design staff, the Systems Engineering Intern responsibilities will include:

• Gain an understanding of the system through development of test/characterization plans
• Test set-up, test automation, manual testing and debugging, data collection, and data analysis
• Develop analysis tools through scripting, graphing, and other means
• Write test reports
• Conduct design and test reviews with a cross-functional design/test team
• Presentation of test/analysis results and recommendations
• Interface with Manufacturing to optimize production yield
• Analysis of characterization and sustaining data for fielded products

Must-Have:                      

• Registered in the Engineering Internship/Co-op program and have completed your 2nd year of studies prior to the start of your work term
• Enrolled in Electrical, Geomatics, Systems, Software, or Computing Engineering at an accredited post secondary institution
• Graduate and Post-Graduate students will be given strong consideration
• Available for a minimum 12 month work term
• Strong academic credentials
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong debugging and problem solving skills

Key Success Factors:

• Willingness to learn and dig into aspects of complex systems
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to manually debug hardware and/or software problems to identify root causes 
• Able to work in a collaborative team environment
• Confident Self-starter
• Attention to details
• Detail oriented person able to follow complex instructions with a “first-time right” attitude
• Motivated by challenging work
• You are comfortable working individually but know when to ask for help

Nice-to-Have:

• C++, Matlab/Simulink, Python, Batch, or other scripting languages
• MIcrosoft Power BI or other data analysis tools
• Familarity with version control systems, such as Git, for managing code and collabration
• Basic understanding of RF/digital circuits, and GNSS principles
• Hands on experience using common lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and data logging programs
• Previous wireless communication and Radio Frequency (RF) experience would be an asset
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP) knowledge would be an asset
• If you are a UofC student, Electrical Engineering 471: Introduction to Communication Systems and Networks is a useful course for you in this position

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications for this role? Let us decide! At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you’re excited about the opportunities this role could bring, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about the role or our company, please email our team at hrrecruitingteam.ap@hexagon.com and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address.

The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. You’ll be joining over 24,000 people in 50 countries on the leading edge of your field. 

This job posting closes on October 4, 2026.