GNSS R&D Engineer

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Your Title: GNSS R&D Engineer (m/f/d)

Location: Höhenkirchen near Munich

Trimble is a globally recognized technology company that specializes in providing advanced solutions for positioning, mapping, and navigation. With a rich history spanning over four decades, Trimble has become a pioneer in the field of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology. By leveraging precise satellite positioning and advanced data integration, Trimble empowers industries across the globe with accurate, reliable, and efficient positioning solutions.

Join Trimble as a GNSS R&D Engineer (m/f/d) and be at the forefront of cutting‑edge positioning technology. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the systems that generate Precise Point Positioning (PPP) correction data, collaborating with leading experts and showcasing your passion for GNSS positioning, problem solving, and data analysis. Based in Trimble’s GNSS center of excellence in Höhenkirchen near Munich, this role offers an inspiring environment to excel. Make your mark in a global leader that values innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize advanced algorithms and methodologies for global, real‑time GNSS PPP correction data generation.
• Model and mitigate GNSS error sources (e.g. ionosphere, troposphere, ephemeris, and clock errors) to enhance the accuracy and reliability of the correction data product.
• Advanced State‑of‑the‑Art Modeling of Atmospheric Errors: Research, develop, and implement advanced physical and empirical models for the troposphere and ionosphere.
• Advanced GNSS CORS Data Quality Control (QC) using Machine Learning: Implement and maintain robust systems for the initial processing and quality control of raw GNSS data (pseudoranges, carrier phases).
• Work in an international team of leading GNSS experts and cooperate with people across the world.

Skills & Experience Required

• Highly motivated and self‑driven.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• 3+ years of professional experience in GNSS algorithms, preferably in Precise Point Positioning (PPP).
• Deep understanding of GNSS error sources (e.g. ionosphere, troposphere, ephemeris and clock errors).
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, MATLAB and Python, including experience with version control (e.g., Git).
• Experience with Big Data processing tools and Machine Learning libraries for numerical modeling or anomaly detection is a plus.
• Good communication skills and full proficiency in English.

We Offer

• The thrilling opportunity to join our innovation driven R&D team focused on developing new positioning products.
• A happy work culture in an international team of experts with more than 100 colleagues from 30 countries and six continents.
• Hybrid job profile and flexible working hours.
• A long‑term, secure position with equitable compensation.

Apply now and shape the future of GNSS positioning with Trimble. We are looking forward to your application. Please feel free to apply also if you only meet some of the requirements.

How to Apply

Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.

Application Deadline

Applications could be accepted until at least 30 days from the posting date.

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