Multi-Sensor SLAM Fusion Navigation R&D Engineer

Overview

Job Title: Multi-Sensor SLAM Fusion Navigation R&D Engineer (m/f/d)

Location: Höhenkirchen near Munich

Division: Field Systems

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 multi-sensor integration, Trimble empowers industries across the globe with accurate, reliable, and efficient positioning solutions.

Join Trimble\'s innovative multi-sensor team at our office in Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn as a Multi-Sensor SLAM Fusion Navigation R&D Engineer . Bring your ambition and dedication to advance real-time Aided Inertial Navigation Systems (AINS) technology by fusing it with SLAM based on LiDAR and camera sensors. Your effort will focus on enhancing Trimble’s precise GNSS positioning solutions by integrating advanced multi-sensor technology into the ProPoint engine. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to both existing products and the development of next-generation solutions targeting a broad range of applications and use cases.

Role summary

Role summary: In this research-focused role, you will develop state-of-the-art multi-modal Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) algorithms based on LiDAR and camera sensors and integrate them with GNSS/INS to achieve a fully consistent enhanced positioning solution.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop state-of-the-art multi-modal Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) algorithms based on LiDar and camera sensors.
• Integrate SLAM with precise GNSS and other sensors in an AINS to improve positioning accuracy and reliability.
• Implement real-time algorithms in C++, test and verify.
• Utilize Matlab and/or Python for data analysis, visualization, and algorithm development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, define requirements, document problems, and communicate progress.
• Contribute to IP protection efforts by documenting innovations and participating in patent filings.

Skills & experience required

• Master\'s degree in Navigation, Aerospace, Robotics, Geodesy, or related engineering disciplines.
• Proven track record in developing and deploying Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) algorithms.
• Experience with processing visual sensor data from LiDAR and cameras.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and mathematical skills.
• Proficiency in C++ programming, software development and version control.
• Experience in Matlab, Python or a comparable language.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to discuss complex technical topics in English.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a development team with minimal supervision in a fast-paced development environment with changing priorities.

Preferred experience

• Hands-on experience with optical sensors (specifications, calibration, prototyping).
• Background in any of the following: Inertial sensing, AINS, Visual (-Inertial) Odometry, Lidar (-Inertial Odometry), sensor fusion, precise GNSS, real-time algorithms, and embedded systems.
• Experience with quality assurance and navigation system field applications.
• Familiarity with Jira or similar issue-tracking software.

We offer

• An opportunity to work on cutting-edge GNSS/INS technology.
• 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 to become a part of Trimble’s pioneering team and help shape the future of GNSS/INS navigation technology. We look forward to receiving 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.

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