Hi, I'm Carson Loyal
Software Engineer specializing in autonomous systems, GNSS technology, and simulation platforms.
About Me
Get to know me better
Software Engineer & Autonomy Specialist
Driven by a desire to make a positive impact on the world, I am a software engineer seeking opportunities to advance new technologies that benefit humanity. Open to exploring various software engineering fields, I am committed to continuous learning and pushing myself to contribute meaningfully to teams.
I am particularly interested in roles as an Autonomy Engineer, building modern simulation platforms and working with cutting-edge technology to exceed customer expectations. My background combines mechanical engineering with software development for autonomous systems.
Featured Projects
Check out some of my recent work
Autonomous Vehicle Simulation
Developed a realistic vehicle simulation environment in Unity 3D for testing autonomous algorithms, integrating sensor models and environmental factors.
GNSS Data Processing
Implemented algorithms for processing and filtering GNSS measurement data to improve positioning accuracy in challenging environments.
Multi-Robot Coordination System
Developed coordination systems for multiple robotic platforms including skid steer and articulated vehicles using ROS2.
Manufacturing API for GNSS Receivers
Designed and maintained a manufacturing API for programming boards and testing GNSS receivers.
Indy Autonomous Racing
Contributed to the development and testing of autonomous racing algorithms as part of the Indy Autonomous Racing Team.
Skills & Expertise
Technologies I work with
Technical Skills
Software
Other Skills
Work Experience
My professional journey
Software Engineer
Trimble Inc.
Embedded software engineer working on custom Linux based systems for next generation GNSS receivers. Developed custom software for GNSS receivers in C++ and Python using Yocto build system. Designed and maintained manufacturing API for programming boards and testing.
Simulation Engineer
Trimble Autonomy
Simulation engineer working with multi robot coordination and ROS2. Developed and integrated new robotic platforms into the simulation including skid steer and articulated vehicles. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance simulation accuracy.
Simulation Engineer
Autonoma Inc.
Lead simulation engineer working on autonomous vehicle simulation. Developed a realistic vehicle simulation environment in Unity 3D for testing autonomous algorithms, integrating sensor models and environmental factors.
Graduate Research Assistant
Auburn University
Full time research engineer at the Auburn University GPS and Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory. Fields of study include GPS measurement level data manipulation and algorithm development. Custom vehicle simulation development for autonomous vehicles with full sensor suite integration.
Education
Academic background
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Auburn University
Completed Master of Science in Mechanical engineering with a focus on autonomous systems and GNSS technology. Research focused on GNSS data and RTK algorithms. GPA: 4.0
Bachelor's of Mechanical Engineering
Auburn University
Completed Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a perfect GPA of 4.0.
Get In Touch
Let's work together