Ref. 115028 – Product Engineer PhD (m/f/d) GNSS & COMMS
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At our location in Kaiserslautern, you will find our European Technology Center, which is part of the global John Deere research network. 250 employees investigate future trends and develop technologies in the field of mobile agriculture and construction machinery in close cooperation with various research institutes. Together we develop and distribute innovative products and services in the field of precision agriculture. #wearekaiserslautern
Our department Research Partnerships is looking for a temporary
Product Engineer PhD (m/f/d) GNSS & COMMS
(31,5h/week)
Do you want to help shape the future of satellite navigation?
During your PhD, you will work on a forward-looking research project focused on advancing positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems. The goal is to integrate signals from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites with existing GNSS technologies to develop highly precise and reliable navigation solutions — particularly for the professional high-end GNSS market, such as precision agriculture.
What You’ll Get:
- Participation in the John Deere Graduate Research Scholar (GRS) Program
- Flat hierarchies and a culture of appreciation and respectful interaction
- modern and flexible working (31,5h/week full-time), hybrid and mobile working, part-time options, shared-leadership and much more
- excellent benefits, such as employer-funded occupational pension / life cover / income protection benefits
- further benefits such as subsidized Germany ticket, Company Bike, FamPlus and much more
- an attractive compensation package including variable pay program
The salary for this position is based on the ERA group EG 9 of the collective agreement of the metal and electrical industry Rhineland-Palatinate and consists, in addition to the gross monthly salary of 4.305,60 €, of various special payments (holiday pay, T-Zug, Christmas pay, etc.). You can expect an annual salary of approx. 59.331,00 EUR in this position.
Your Responsibilities:
- Development and analysis of algorithms for high-precision GNSS navigation incorporating LEO satellite signals
- Conducting research to improve positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams within the John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group
- Close cooperation with Prof. Dr. Thomas Pany from the Bundeswehr University Munich and the SPACE Research Center
- Presentation and publication of your research results at scientific conferences and in academic journals
What Skills You Need:
- Master’s degree (with above-average grades) in Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer science, Geomatics or a related discipline
- Strong background in signal processing, estimation theory, and satellite navigation
- Programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C++)
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Language: English on a solid level spoken and written, German is a benefit
- Basic MS Office Knowledge
This tariff position is limited to 36 months, based in Kaiserslautern and vacant immediately.
End of Posting: 09/18/2025
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John Deere Kaiserslautern
Human Resources
Dilara Goekburun
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