Innovation Support Engineer - GNSS

Job Description

Are you ready to contribute to our 30 years of experience in Satellite Positioning? Join our innovation team as GNSS Innovation Support Engineer  

At Fugro, we are very much aware that Life as we know it would not be the same without satellites. They can collect more data than any equipment on the ground. And much faster, too. At Fugro, we readily tap into the potential of our global network of reference stations, monitoring satellite signals and correcting their accuracy. Why? So, we can provide our clients with precise, reliable, and real-time insights about your project site. 

As our new GNSS Innovation Support Engineer, you play a key role in ensuring the seamless operation of various Fugro GNSS software and hardware products. You will work closely with the Product Owner and are responsible for the implementation, execution, and documentation of test scenarios and results which contribute to delivering a high-quality product.

You will join our team located in the Fugro Innovation Centre in the Netherlands (Nootdorp), but you will cooperate with other teams located in America, EMEA and APAC. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team. 

Come and join our team!  

Your role 

• You support the Agile Product Owner to define work packages, user stories, and milestones based on user requirements;

• You collaborate with the innovation team to provide technical input to the end-user;  

• You provide technical helpdesk support to Fugro Operating Companies; 

• You define test plans and test cases for new products and modules (software and firmware); 

• You contribute to the testing of products and modules prior to release;  

• You write of technical manuals, notes, and descriptions;  

• Occasionally, you travel to client sites/vessels to roll out new developments/upgrades. 

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Your track record  

• You have bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics;  

• You have 1-2 years of experience in product management, project management, or a related role, preferably with a focus on software and hardware integration;

• You have at least 2 years of experience related to GNSS, including familiarity with various GNSS receivers;  

• You have at least 1 year of experience in general software testing;

• You are familiar with basic IT networking concepts;  

• Experience in using Atlassian Jira is a plus;  

• You have excellent English language skills, both written and spoken. 

What Fugro offers 

• A competitive salary; 

• 29 holidays per year based on a fulltime employment (of which 4 are appointed by Fugro management) and the possibility to purchase 12 additional days; 

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally; 

• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies; 

• Commuting allowance; 

• Modern pension scheme; 

• Collective health insurance; 

• Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan; 

• Coaching options through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program). 

Are you interested? 

Please visit our Company Page to find out more on what it is like to work at Fugro. 

For further information, please contact Bram van der Ploeg, Talent Acquisition Partner, +31 6 3458 0051. 

After you have applied 

• You will receive an automated confirmation-email of the receipt of your application. 

• When we see a match, we will invite you for the first interview within a couple of days. Of course, you will also receive a message if we will not invite you; 

• After a successful first round, you will be invited for the second round.  

• If we are both still positive after the interviews, we will make you an offer, and with that we hope to welcome you at Fugro! 

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.