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GNSS Algorithm and Performance Engineer

Germany, Taufkirchen / Ottobrunn · Job Posted February 13, 2026
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The navigation department at Airbus Defence and Space in Taufkirchen is looking for a GNSS Algorithm and Performance Engineer (d/f/m). You will join the Airbus Navigation Department at the Airbus site near Munich. With more than 100 engineers and 25 years of experience it is one of the leading expert groups in Europe for the development and implementation of the European satellite navigation systems EGNOS and Galileo. A pleasant and international working environment, innovative technology, and interactions with specialists and experts will be part of your daily working experience.

Job Responsibility

  • Contribution to system design by performance assessment and justification
  • Performance requirements engineering and verification
  • Navigation data parsing, manipulation, and statistical analysis
  • Development and evolution of navigation algorithms on system and user level
  • Development, maintenance, and implementation of software tools used for navigation performance assessment and design activities
  • Contribution to the evolution of navigation systems towards a more robust design with new services
  • Perform trade-off analyses, finding the best solution fulfilling requirements
  • Interaction, presentation, and discussion with international customers and stakeholders

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in geodesy, Aerospace engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering or similar
  • Knowledge and prior experience in satellite navigation systems & algorithms
  • Good understanding of data processing and statistical evaluation
  • Ability to analyze complex technical problems and define innovative solutions
  • Experience in software development with one or more of the following languages: Matlab, Python, C, C++, or similar
  • Ready to acquire a national security clearance
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Team player and willingness to work in international environments

Nice to have

Theoretical and practical knowledge of one or more related topics: satellite navigation systems, satellite based augmentation systems, navigation system and user algorithms, statistics, time synchronization and time scales, GNSS data processing, user positioning algorithms, parameter estimation problems, integrity concepts

What we offer

  • Attractive salary and special payments
  • 30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions
  • Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects
  • Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport, employee benefits at cooperating companies
  • On-site-facilities: Kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria, gym
  • Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)
  • Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

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