Product Engineer PhD (m/f/d) GNSS & COMMS

John Deere India Pvt. Ltd.; Kaiserslautern; Hybrid; EUR 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global agricultural machinery company is seeking a Product Engineer PhD in GNSS & COMMS for its European Technology Center in Kaiserslautern. This role involves research and development of high-precision navigation technologies. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess strong skills in signal processing and programming. We offer a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits.

Leistungen

Participation in the John Deere Graduate Research Scholar Program

Excellent benefits including employer-funded pensions

Flexible working hours

Subsidized public transport ticket

Company bike scheme

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree with above-average grades in a relevant discipline.
• Strong background in signal processing and satellite navigation.
• Excellent programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or C++.

Aufgaben

• Develop algorithms for GNSS navigation using satellite signals.
• Conduct research to enhance PNT systems.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for product development.
• Work closely with university and research center partners.
• Present research results at conferences and publish in journals.

Kenntnisse

Telecommunication Engineering

Signal processing

Estimation theory

Satellite navigation

Python

MATLAB

C++

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Very good English skills

Good German skills

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Ref. 115028 – Product Engineer PhD (m/f/d) GNSS & COMMS

NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE!

At our location in Kaiserslautern, you will find our European Technology Center, which is part of the global John Deere research network. 250 employees investigate future trends and develop technologies in the field of mobile agriculture and construction machinery in close cooperation with various research institutes. Together we develop and distribute innovative products and services in the field of precision agriculture. #wearekaiserslautern

Our department Research Partnerships is looking for a temporary

Product Engineer PhD (m/f/d) GNSS & COMMS

(31,5h/week)

What You’ll Get

• Participation in the John Deere Graduate Research Scholar (GRS) Program
• Flat hierarchies and a culture of appreciation and respectful interaction
• modern and flexible working (31,5h/week full-time), hybrid and mobile working, part-time options, shared-leadership and much more
• excellent benefits, such as employer-funded occupational pension / life cover / income protection benefits
• further benefits such as subsidized Germany ticket, Company Bike, FamPlus and much more
• an attractive compensation package including variable pay program

The salary for this position is based on the ERA group EG 9 of the collective agreement of the metal and electrical industry Rhineland-Palatinate and consists, in addition to the gross monthly salary of 4.305,60 €, of various special payments (holiday pay, T-Zug, Christmas pay, etc.). You can expect an annual salary of approx. 59.331,00 EUR in this position.

Your Responsibilities

• Development and analysis of algorithms for high-precision GNSS navigation incorporating LEO satellite signals
• Conducting research to improve positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams within the John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group
• Close cooperation with Prof. Dr. Thomas Pany from the Bundeswehr University Munich and the SPACE Research Center
• Presentation and publication of your research results at scientific conferences and in academic journals

What Skills You Need

• Master’s degree (with above-average grades) in Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer science, Geomatics or a related discipline
• Strong background in signal processing, estimation theory, and satellite navigation
• Programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C++)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Language: Very good English skills (spoken & written) & Good German skills
• Basic MS Office Knowledge

This tariff position is limited to 36 months, based in Kaiserslautern and vacant immediately.

End of Posting: 29th September 2025

Please include a cover letter and your academic transcripts with your application.

No matter who you are - you are welcome at John Deere! We firmly believe that diversity and inclusion make us even stronger. If you can identify yourself with this - then we look forward to receiving your online application!

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Human Resources

Dilara Goekburun

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