Tools And Automation Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Experience Level: Intermediate (5+ years)

Compensation: $138,700 - $190,700 base salary

About the Role

Our client, a global technology leader in positioning, modeling, and data analytics solutions, is seeking a Tools & Automation Engineer to support the development, production, and testing of advanced GPS receiver technology. This role sits within a team focused on aerospace and defense navigation systems, where you'll build automation tools, data analysis applications, and test infrastructure that directly support mission-critical products.

You will own the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and design through deployment and manufacturing support, while collaborating closely with systems, hardware, and software engineering teams.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain software tools used for GPS receiver production and testing.
• Define and implement scalable, modular architectures for command, control, and data analysis applications.
• Lead projects from concept and requirements gathering through validation and manufacturing release.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to translate technical requirements into robust software solutions.
• Develop desktop applications using Visual Studio .NET, C++, C#, and Python.
• Design intuitive graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for engineering and test environments.
• Create and maintain integrations with relational databases for analytics, reporting, and operational workflows.
• Support software build, release, and configuration management processes.
• Contribute to product test automation, device driver development, and hardware verification initiatives.
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing and engineering challenges while ensuring compliance with documentation and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience developing PC desktop applications.
• Strong experience with Visual Studio .NET.
• Proficiency in C++ or C# and Python 3.x.
• Experience with modular, requirements-driven software architecture and design.
• Experience with relational database design and integration.
• Understanding of configuration management tools, build systems, and release processes.
• Experience developing graphical user interfaces (GUIs).
• Hands-on experience in at least one of the following:
  • Product test automation
  • Device driver development
  • Hardware verification
  • Similar engineering automation environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CMMI, DO-178, or similar software process frameworks.
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, or Iterative Spiral development methodologies.
• Experience with Visual Basic.
• Background supporting aerospace, aviation, defense, or safety-critical systems.

Security Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for the clearance process.

Work Environment

• On-site in Sunnyvale, CA.
• No travel required.
• Relocation assistance may be considered.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $138,700 - $190,700

Interview Process

1. Initial screening with Trimble's sourcing team.
2. Technical interview with the hiring manager and engineering team.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following: 

• Medical, dental & vision 
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D) 
• Short and long-term disability 
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA) 
• Transportation benefits 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)  

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Broomfield, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $138700.00 - $190700.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans. Most of our businesses also offer tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses as well as Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. If this position is identified above as commission- or bonus-eligible, the terms of the commission plan or discretionary bonus plan for which you are eligible will be provided following the employee start date.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Broomfield, CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Broomfield,CO.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.