NSS / Sensor Fusion Research Engineer (m/f/d)

We are looking for a highly skilled NSS / Sensor Fusion Research Engineer (m/f/d) to join a leading global technology company in Zürich. In this role, you will contribute to the development of next-generation positioning and sensor fusion technologies, solving complex real-world challenges at a global scale.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions for global positioning applications, including:
  • Precise Point Positioning (PPP)
  • Differential GNSS (DGNSS)
  • Real-Time Kinematic (RTK)
  • Multi-sensor fusion using GNSS, inertial sensors, cameras, and LiDAR
• Work with large-scale datasets collected from advanced sensor systems deployed worldwide.
• Design, evaluate, and improve robust sensor architectures and positioning algorithms.
• Collaborate with a team of highly skilled researchers and engineers to solve challenging navigation and localization problems.
• Contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies that enable accurate positioning in complex real-world environments.
• Evaluate new hardware platforms and sensor technologies and integrate them into existing systems.

Your Profile

• PhD with 5+ years of industry experience, or Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience in Geomatics, Robotics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
• Solid background in Precise GNSS and multi-sensor fusion.
• Experience with Kalman filters, least-squares estimation, and sensor fusion algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with PPP, DGNSS, and RTK positioning techniques.
• Strong understanding of GNSS observation models, including carrier phase, pseudorange, ambiguity resolution, and cycle-slip detection.
• Knowledge of ionosphere estimation and antenna modelling is highly desirable.
• Experience working with and evaluating new sensor hardware.
• Publications in conferences such as ION GNSS+, IEEE ICRA, or IEEE IROS are a strong advantage.
• Strong analytical mindset with a passion for solving complex real-world challenges.
• Language: English

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with one of the world's leading technology companies.
• Access to cutting-edge research and large-scale real-world datasets.
• Collaborative environment with world-class researchers and engineers.
• Challenging projects at the forefront of positioning, navigation, and sensor fusion technologies.
• Hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Zürich.
• Contract Type: Temporary Staffing Assignment
• Duration: 6 months with strong possibility of extension
• Work Model: Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite per week)
• Language: English

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