High-precision GNSS receivers for autonomous and surveying applications
Septentrio manufactures OEM GNSS receivers for dredging, UAV, and agricultural operators where positioning accuracy in remote or challenging environments is non-negotiable. The tech stack (C++, MATLAB, Python, GNSS/INS) reflects embedded-systems engineering; active hiring in Belgium and Canada spans engineering, marketing, and sales at an accelerating pace. The project mix—next-generation positioning engine, automated test infrastructure, partner tools—signals simultaneous focus on product depth and go-to-market scaling.
Septentrio designs and manufactures OEM GNSS receivers and surveying equipment for customers in dredging, UAV, and agricultural verticals. The product is known for delivering consistent positioning accuracy in remote regions where standard GPS fails. The company operates as a specialized hardware-software vendor using C++, MATLAB, and GNSS/INS technologies alongside standard ERP (SAP SD, Salesforce) and engineering tools (Jira, Robot Framework, LoadRunner). At 51–200 employees based in Leuven, Belgium, Septentrio is part of Hexagon.
Core engineering: C++, MATLAB, Python, GNSS/INS. Testing: Robot Framework, Selenium, JUnit, LoadRunner, JMeter. Operations: Salesforce, SAP SD, Microsoft 365, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Git, Linux.
Next-generation positioning engine, automated test framework and infrastructure improvements, partner identification and qualification tools, onboarding frameworks, and pipeline reporting systems.
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