• Own the technical vision and roadmap for localization and state estimation across Forterra’s autonomous systems • Architect and guide the development of GNSS/INS-based localization systems using advanced state estimation and sensor fusion techniques • Drive algorithmic choices for Kalman filtering, non-linear optimization, sensor calibration, and error modeling • Ensure localization solutions are robust, scalable, and performant across diverse vehicle platforms and operating environments • Build, mentor, and lead a team of state estimation and localization engineers • Provide technical guidance, code and design reviews, and career development for team members • Set clear goals, priorities, and success metrics for the localization team • Partner closely with autonomy, perception, hardware, and vehicle integration teams to define system requirements and interfaces • Collaborate with testing and operations teams to validate localization performance in simulation, data playback, and on-vehicle testing • Oversee testing and evaluation of localization software in simulation, log replay, and real-world vehicle deployments