Navigation Engineer (f/m/d)

Overview

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We are an independent provider of space services, covering the entire life cycle of space systems, as the main subsidiary of SSC\’s Engineering Services. We employ over 190 engineers and provide services to the international space market, including support for all phases of a space mission or full service, operations, independent consulting and training.

We are seeking dynamic and experienced individuals to contribute to the support of the ESA/ESOC Navigation Support Office, delivering end-to-end services in the development, maintenance, and operation of advanced navigation systems. These systems generate high-precision geodetic products—including orbits and clocks—that underpin key activities such as the ESA IGS Analysis Centre, UTC(ESA) timescale realisation, ITRF, Galileo, Sentinel, Genesis, and Lunar PNT.

Job Description

Location: Darmstadt, Germany

Working hours: full time, 40h/week

Requirement: EU citizenship

Submission deadline: 2025/10/03

Job Requirements

• A degree in Aerospace engineering or in a similar subject
• Strong experience in GNSS, geodesy, or navigation systems engineering, as well as in data and signal analysis and algorithm development
• Knowledge of RIMS (EGNOS), Python and FORTRAN
• Proficiency in Linux, git, Docker, Jira
• Fluent in English, both in speech and writing

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, operate and validate algorithms for GNSS product generation (orbits, clocks, ERPs, atmosphere, biases, etc.)
• Operate and continuously monitor navigation system performance
• Maintain and upgrade ground station infrastructure
• Manage and analyse multi-source geodetic data (GNSS, SLR, LLR, DORIS, VLBI)
• Design and implement advanced geodetic algorithms
• Participate in software development, integration, testing, and deployment for navigation and geodetic applications
• Generate, validate, and assure the quality of geodetic products
• Provide IT infrastructure support and maintenance
• Deliver customer support and service for navigation products

Job Benefits

• Thriving Environment : A growing and international environment with diverse backgrounds to learn from, with many social events
• Work-Life Balance : Relocation support and 30 days of paid vacation
• Develop yourself : Permanent employment with growth opportunities, training program and a German language course
• Well being : Access to gym program, bike lease program, and company doctor services
• Supportive Workplace : Open-door policy and ISO 9001-certified workplace, valued voice and contributions
• Rewards and Incentives : Competitive salary, bonus scheme, deferred compensation scheme and sponsored public transportation tickets

Our Values

Customer Passion – Collaboration – Care – Curiosity – Courage. We prioritize customer needs, collaboration, employee well-being, reliability and delivering outcomes that exceed expectations. LSE Space is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate diversity.

Important notices

Please submit your application and all accompanying documents in English. This position is offered by LSE Space GmbH. The processing of your personal data in connection with this application will be governed by the data privacy policy applicable to LSE Space GmbH under German law. You can access the full privacy notice here:

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

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