Principal GNSS Engineer

u-blox; Hannover; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology firm in Hannover is seeking a technical leader in GNSS with over 10 years of experience in high-precision product development. This role involves driving initiatives, mentoring engineers, and representing the company in key engagements. You will enjoy a multicultural environment, flexible hours, and the opportunity to innovate. If you have a strong background in GNSS algorithms and team leadership, this role is your chance to make an impact globally.

Leistungen

Multicultural international workforce

Project-based global collaboration

Hybrid working model

Strong learning environment

Sport activities and team events

Qualifikationen

• 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 skills for technical discussions.

Aufgaben

• Act as a recognized authority on GNSS algorithms and architecture.
• Drive next-generation high-precision GNSS positioning initiatives.
• Co-shape technical roadmap with Product Owners and fellow principals.
• Mentor engineers and represent the company in standards bodies.

Kenntnisse

GNSS expertise

C/C++ product development

Leadership without formal authority

Excellent communication

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description 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.

The role can be located in Hannover or anywhere worldwide.

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-2-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 whiteboarding 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!

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 organization and are committed to provide our employees with equal opportunities regardless of differences such as gender, race, ethnicity, generations, belief.