GNSS Support & Test Engineer

Fugro builds the positioning products behind critical geodata operations worldwide. Our team engineers Fugro's proprietary correction services and positioning engines into products spanning hardware and software: StarPack, our GNSS receiver platform deployed on vessels across the globe, and MultiFix, the real-time positioning and QC solution within the Starfix software suite. We are now building the next generation of resilient PNT: positioning that stays accurate and trustworthy under jamming, spoofing and signal denial. We are looking for an engineer who makes sure all of it works — and proves it. You will own the testing of our GNSS software and hardware, build an AI-driven test harness around it, and act as the technical backbone of our product support. You will work AI-native: coding agents, LLM-assisted tooling and automated pipelines will be your default way of working here — whether you bring that habit with you or build it with us. You will join a small, senior team of development engineers led by an engineering manager, in a role that closes the loop between building and verifying.

You test GNSS hardware and software end to end, including receiver platforms (StarPack), positioning and QC software (MultiFix/Starfix), firmware releases, correction services and output formats, both on the bench and in hardware-in-the-loop setups;

You engineer and operate the RF/receiver test loop by recording real-world signal and interference environments, replaying them against receivers and antennas under test using GNSS simulation and record & playback equipment, and translating results into repeatable, documented test procedures;

You own, maintain and document the GNSS hardware test environment, including bench setups, hardware-in-the-loop rigs, RF/simulator equipment and record & playback systems, ensuring they remain calibrated and available;

You build and expand the AI test harness, including LLM-assisted test generation, automated regression testing across firmware and receiver-card variants, self-healing test suites and automated failure triage with structured, actionable output;

You organize the flow of test and field data to the positioning engine development team by consolidating conversion tools, defining delivery formats, and creating AI-assisted scripts and tooling for reliable dataset conversion, validation and handover;

You provide 2nd and 3rd line support by resolving escalated technical issues, reproducing complex faults in the lab, performing root-cause analysis and feeding structural fixes back to the development team.

You capture and share knowledge through runbooks, knowledge-base articles and test documentation, while occasionally travelling for field data-recording campaigns and visits to vessels or regional operations.

You hold a Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Electrical Engineering, Geodesy, Navigation Technology, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline; You bring at least 3 years of relevant engineering experience and have a strong GNSS foundation, including multi-constellation and multi-frequency positioning, PPP/RTK/DGNSS concepts, correction services, and protocol-level knowledge of NMEA, RTCM and raw receiver logs; You handle GNSS data confidently, including RINEX, IQ recordings and proprietary log formats, as well as format conversion, batch processing and validation; You communicate fluently in English, both written and oral. Dutch is not required.

Nice to have:

You have hands-on hardware experience with GNSS receivers, antennas, RF cabling, signal generators, simulators and hardware-in-the-loop testing;

You have experience with scripting and test automation, including CI-integrated test pipelines, regardless of the programming language used;

You work in an AI-native way, leveraging coding agents and LLM-based tooling to build, test and automate solutions, or you are eager to adopt this approach;

You bring a support-oriented mindset, combining structured troubleshooting, clear communication and persistence in reproducing and resolving complex issues;

You have experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR), GNSS simulators such as Spirent, jamming and spoofing test scenarios, and collaborating within distributed teams.

What we offer

A diverse and inclusive working environment;

Based on your relevant experience, the salary ranges from €5400 to €6100. This amount is part of our salary range, with opportunities for growth within the role;

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;

The opportunity to work from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies;

The possibility of setting up an ergonomic home office, including requesting equipment such as hardware or basic office furniture;

Work-from-home allowance of EUR 2,35 net per day, where applicable;

Commuting allowance, with mileage reimbursement for car travel (10-30 km one-way) and an additional EUR 0,10 per km for employees who walk or cycle to work;

Modern pension scheme;

Discounts on supplementary health insurance packages through Fugro’s partner providers;

Free parking in our on-site parking garage, with ample parking facilities and electric vehicle charging stations available;

A bicycle leasing scheme with a company contribution;

Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan and access to the gym at Fugro’s headquarters, including participation in group fitness classes;

Coaching and support through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program).