Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH | Germany | 79xxx Freiburg | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 22.08.2026 on stepstone.de
Development Engineer Algorithms for Inertial Navigation Systems (m/f/d)
LITEF products are used worldwide in a variety of applications. We offer our solutions and experiences to customers who want to measure and regulate dynamic processes (accelerations and turns), to determine or navigate the location and course of vehicles – in the country, in the air, on and under water or in space. Our special expertise lies in applications that require high accuracy, highest reliability and safety in some extreme environments. Our employees form the basis for the realization of our ambitious development and production goals. We are looking for Development Engineer (m/w/d) Reference number 2026-0436
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Development of algorithms for inertial and multi-sensory navigation systems based on INS, GNSS, visual, radar and radio-based navigation methods Development and optimization of estimation, filter and sensor data fusion processes for civil and military land, air and unmanned systems Modeling and simulation of sensors, navigation systems and vehicle movements Working with system and software requirements and verification and validation according to standards and standards Analysis and evaluation of navigation performance based on simulation, experimental and customer data Support in the integration and validation of algorithms on sensor and system hardware Participation in driving and flight tests to verify new processes and technologies Support in the evaluation and development of future resilient navigation concepts
You have completed your studies in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, geodesy or a comparable degree You have well-founded knowledge in the fields of navigation, inertial sensor technology, estimation methods and multi-sensory data fusion Very good programming skills in MATLAB/Simulink Relevant experience in Kalman filters, signal processing or modeling of dynamic systems is advantageous Ideally you have knowledge of INS, GNSS, visual navigation, radar or radio navigation You bring communication skills and have good English skills You work independently, analytically and like to work in an interdisciplinary development team
Compensation under the collective agreements of the metal and electrical industry Baden-Württemberg Occupational pensions and pensions Variety of training and language courses Mobile Work/Homeoffice Access to public transport, parking, E-Car charging station Advice by the company doctor Business sports, cooperation Fitness Canteen
Location
 | Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH | |
| 79115 Freiburg | ||
| Germany |
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