Vacancy Name Navigation Engineer
Location City Thalwil
Location Region
Location Country Switzerland
Role also available in Thalwil, Switzerland; Tampere, Finland
About u-blox u-blox (SIX:UBXN) is a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies for the automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Our solutions let people, vehicles, and machines determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly over cellular and short range networks. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules, and a growing ecosystem of product supporting data services, u-blox is uniquely positioned to empower its customers to develop innovative solutions for the Internet of Things, quickly and cost-effectively. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, the company is globally present with offices in Europe, Asia, and the USA.
Job Description Looking for Clever Navigators!
As a GNSS Software Engineer for Navigation you are developing the core software for u- blox’s next generation of navigation devices. As a member of the u- blox navigation team you contribute to solving today’s most demanding positioning challenges.
In this position, you will join a small team of enthusiastic engineers distributed across Europe who bring together expertise and knowledge from many disciplines to deliver reliable GNSS software for the next generation of u- blox’s innovative and competitive navigation systems.
This role can be located in Thalwil / Switzerland or Tampere / Finland.
What are y our Tasks ?
Specification, implementation and maintenance of navigation features within the u- blox GNSS receiver firmware
Performance analysis, optimisation and tuning of existing algorithms
Contributing to the research of novel approaches in GNSS positioning
Analysis of defects
MS or PhD in geodesy, aerospace engineering or a relevant scientific or engineering discipline
Excellent software development skills with an ambition to write clean and efficient code
Experience with software development processes (version control, CI, etc.)
Knowledge of GNSS navigation and related technologies
Good communication skills in English
A multicultural and international company with over 50 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
Up to 40% remote work & flexible working hours
Training and career growth opportunities
Company Bonus and Stock Option Plan
Good local social benefits
Sport activities & Team events
Find out about your future working environment within our Positioning Product Center here!
We see diversity as a strength and promote a culture of inclusion among our employees. Our varied backgrounds, ideas and experiences are critical to our success. We strive to become a strong learning organisation and are committed to provide our employees with equal opportunities regardless of differences such as gender, race, ethnicity, generations, belief.
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Contact 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.