Principal GNSS Engineer

About u-blox u-blox is a global leader in automotive, industrial, and consumer markets, driving innovation through our cutting‑edge positioning and short‑range communication technologies. We are the pioneers behind high‑precision technologies, providing smart and reliable solutions that enable people, vehicles, and machines to determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, and offices across Europe, Asia, and the USA, we are making a global impact.

Job Description

Location: Hannover or any u-blox office (hybrid) or 100% fully remote worldwide.

You will be one of the technical leaders behind u-blox’s expanding portfolio of high‑precision positioning services: a recognized leader across the business unit who shapes strategy, leads cross‑team initiatives, mentors engineers, and still dives into algorithms when needed. Your work will directly influence how industrial robotics and autonomous machines achieve centimeter‑level accuracy worldwide.

If you are a GNSS craftsperson who combines deep algorithmic expertise with the ability to mentor, influence roadmaps, and turn complex customer problems into elegant solutions – this is your playground.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as a recognized authority on GNSS algorithms and positioning systems architecture.
• Drive next‑generation initiatives in the field of high‑precision GNSS positioning, and rapidly prototype, validate and develop production‑grade systems.
• Co‑shape the technical roadmap with Product Owners and fellow principals.
• Work in cross business unit teams to support end‑to‑end algorithms implementation to ensure end‑to‑end product success.
• Mentor engineers across the business unit, scale your impact through coaching and frameworks.
• Represent us in standards bodies, consortia, or critical customer engagements when needed.

Your Skills and Experience

• 10+ years in high‑precision GNSS product development.
• Strong ability to productize in C/C++.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives without formal authority.
• Excellent communication – from translating technical discussion to POs to whiteboard sessions with peers.

What you’ll love

• Real ownership in a truly flat structure – you collaborate as peers with everyone.
• Direct customer loop: work closely with integration partners and end‑customers (e.g., robotic lawnmower OEMs, precision‑ag fleets) and see your work in the field.
• Time and budget to publish, speak at conferences, and stay at the cutting edge.
• Surround yourself with other recognized experts who have many years in the industry and still love to code.
• If this sounds like the technical playground you’ve been looking for – let’s talk.

What are your perks?

• A multicultural and international company with over 60 different nationalities.
• Project‑based activities working with colleagues distributed across the globe.
• A start‑up and innovation mindset while in the process of scaling‑up processes and efficiencies.
• Hybrid working model & flexible working hours.
• A strong learning environment.
• Sport activities and team events.
• … and discover even more by talking with us!

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Are you interested in this challenging position within an international work environment in a successful company? Apply now! You will be working with a motivated team in an exciting technology.

We are looking forward to receiving your application.