Senior Multi-Sensor Navigation R&D Engineer

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

Location: Höhenkirchen (Munich Area)

Division: On-road Autonomy

Job Summary

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 sensor data fusion, Trimble empowers industries across the globe and across a wide range of markets with accurate, reliable, and efficient positioning solutions.

The senior multi-sensor navigation engineer architects, implements, analyzes, and maintains precise positioning algorithms for automotive & ADAS applications and other products targeting autonomous vehicles. These navigation algorithms fuse inputs from multiple sources (GNSS, inertial sensors, vehicle dynamics, odometry, precision maps, vision system inputs, etc.) to robustly locate a vehicle to sub-meter level accuracy. Working in a small and motivated team of experts, the navigation engineer enjoys broad exposure to the complete product life cycle, from concept creation to go-to-market. The candidate will leverage their clear verbal and written communication skills to closely cooperate with our team of field application engineers and to coordinate development work with less experienced team mates. The navigation engineer will see their work reach production and generate revenue. Ideal candidates have many theoretical and hands-on tools, are willing to take initiative, and thrive in a fast-paced, small-team environment.

The person will join the Trimble development team in Höhenkirchen (Munich Metropolitan Area, Germany). The Höhenkirchen office is Trimble’s center of excellence for precise positioning & navigation, providing the heart-beat for a broad range of latest-generation Trimble products.

Key Responsibilities

The senior navigation engineer has a broad range of responsibilities, including the following:

• Developing state-of-the-art and beyond navigation algorithms to provide both highly performant and highly reliable solutions for tangible customer requirements

• Mentoring less experienced colleagues

• Implementing algorithms through source code written with diligence, dedication, and creativity

• Communicating clearly with internal and external stakeholders; creating concise documentation

• Analyzing and characterizing sensor and GNSS measurements

• Establishing navigation performance metrics and evaluation tools

• Cooperating with our certification team to prepare your work to meet automotive norms and standards

• Defining and implementing continuous integration test methodologies for exercising navigation corner cases

Skills & Experience Required

Successful navigation engineers come from a variety of backgrounds; there is no single "formula" for success. Some desired characteristics include:

• Excellent English language proficiency

• A Master's or Ph.D. degree in a related engineering discipline, an applied science such as Physics, or in applied mathematics

• 4+ years work experience

• Hands-on experience implementing algorithms and models in software using C or C++ programming languages. Dedication to writing clean production code.

• Experience with GNSS/INS navigation in automotive, aerospace, defense, marine, or other inertial navigation applications

• Strong analytical and math skills and comfort with mathematical modeling tools such as Matlab

• A background in developing positioning technology for automotive applications is beneficial

We Offer

• The thrilling opportunity to join our innovation-driven R&D team focused on developing new positioning software products

• A happy work culture in an international team of experts with more than 95 colleagues from 25 countries and six continents

• Stock Purchase Plan and flexible working hours

• A long-term, secure position with equitable compensation

• Modern workplaces with qualitative tools

• Employee shopping bonus program and company events

• Free membership in Munich's prime fitness studios and weekly business workout on site; bicycle leasing with tax benefits

Are you the candidate that we are looking for? Don’t hesitate to apply! We are looking forward to your application.