Internship GNSS Product Engineering / Testing (f/m/d)

Leica Geosystems; Sankt Gallen; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Discounts

Employee events

Global corporate culture

Job summary

Leica Geosystems, a Hexagon company, invites applications for a full-time GNSS Engineering & Product Testing Intern in Heerbrugg. You will support testing of high-precision GNSS positioning solutions, evaluate hardware and software, and help document product improvements in an international team.

The role is ideal for students or recent graduates in geomatics, surveying, geodesy, or related fields. Fluency in English is required; German is a plus, and you will gain hands-on experience with RTK,

Qualifications

• This internship expects you to be a student or recent graduate in geomatics, surveying, geodesy, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of GNSS positioning from coursework or projects is advantageous.
• Experience with inertial sensors, sensor fusion, or navigation algorithms is a plus.
• Good communication, curiosity, and hands-on problem solving are valued.

Skills

Communication skills

Hands-on mindset

English fluency

German skills

Education

Geomatics/Geodesy degree

Job description

Hexagon's Infrastructure & Geospatial Business Area combines measurement, positioning, and mapping technologies to help geodata-dependent industries capture, measure, and visualise the physical world - turning data into actionable insights for better decisions and greater efficiency.

As a GNSS Engineering & Product Testing Intern at Leica Geosystems, you will support the testing and improvement of high-precision GNSS positioning solutions for the surveying industry. You will evaluate hardware and software, analyse technical issues, and contribute to product improvements.

This role is ideal for students or recent graduates in geomatics, surveying, geodesy, or a related technical field who want to gain hands‑on experience with GNSS technology.

This appeals to you

• Join a multicultural and agile product management team driving innovation in GNSS-based positioning for the surveying, engineering, and construction industries
• Contribute to the development of new GNSS-based surveying products in multidisciplinary project teams
• Support the evaluation and improvement of precise positioning solutions, including RTK, GNSS-INS, and PPP, while learning from cross‑functional experts
• Help analyse and troubleshoot product issues reported by customers and the global support network
• Benchmark competing GNSS equipment and document findings that can inform product improvement priorities
• Support the analysis and documentation of user interactions for surveying and positioning workflows
• Collaborate with product management, R&D, and testing teams in an agile development environment
• Test GNSS receivers, software, and positioning workflows in laboratory and real‑world scenarios to help ensure Leica Geosystems' high-quality standards
• Support the creation of product documentation, training materials, and user guidance for our worldwide sales and support network

This is you

• Available for a full-time internship of 6 months in Heerbrugg
• Currently studying towards, or recently graduated with, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Geodesy, Photogrammetry, Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Initial knowledge of GNSS positioning from coursework, projects, or practical experience is an advantage.
• Exposure to inertial sensors, sensor fusion, or navigation algorithms through coursework or projects is a plus
• Strong communication skills, curiosity, and a proactive, hands‑on mindset
• An interest in understanding customer needs and translating them into practical product improvements
• A structured, solution-oriented approach to analysing technical and product-related challenges
• Enjoy collaborating in an international team while also being able to work independently on defined tasks
• Able to turn technical ideas and test results into clearly written documentation
• Fluent in written and spoken English; German language skills are a plus
• Eligible to work in Switzerland for the full duration of the internship

We offer you

• Flexible working hours based on a 40-hour week, at 100% employment for 6 months
• Various Discounts (Health, Car, Entertainment and much more)
• Employee Events
• Warm and international corporate culture based on respect and cooperation

About Us

At Hexagon, we are the global leader in measurement technologies. Our precision measurement, positioning, and autonomous solutions transform the world's most vital industries - providing the confidence that customers rely on to build, navigate, and innovate.

From microns to Mars, we drive productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability where it matters most. We help industries operate smarter, reduce risk, and reach new levels of efficiency.

Looking ahead, we are advancing our customers towards a future of true autonomy - enabling them to meet sustainability and demographic challenges with confidence.

With approximately 16,000 employees across 50 countries, Hexagon combines global scale, expertise, and innovation to make a lasting impact across some of the world's most vital industries.