Hardware Testing Engineer

Elevate Aviation Technology as our Next Hardware Test Engineer!Ready to ensure the precision of market-leading GPS navigation for the aviation industry? Trimble is looking for a dedicated problem-solver to join our state-of-the-art labs in Sunnyvale, CA!**This position requires an active U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. See more information below. **About Us:Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress.In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing high-performance embedded GPS receivers, directly influencing flight safety and shaping the future of aviation navigation technology.Trimble Military Advanced Systems (TMAS) is a group within Trimble that specializes in advanced positioning, navigation, and timing technologies primarily serving federal defense agencies. TMAS provides sophisticated Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, modules, and related technical solutions, with a primary focus on military and national security applications.Key Exciting Responsibilities:Design and implement cutting-edge automated test procedures and scenarios for next-generation GPS receivers.Lead the development and integration of advanced test stations within our specialized GPS laboratories.Analyze complex system behavior under diverse operating scenarios to maximize product performance.Spearhead the documentation and configuration management of essential qualification test reports and procedures.Support the entire product lifecycle from initial conceptualization through to manufacturing and end-of-life.Essential Skills & Experience:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.Hands-on lab experience with signal generators, simulators, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.Proven proficiency in programming and automation using scripting languages such as Python.Strong background in data manipulation and organization using Excel and custom programming tools.Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (please indicate citizenship and any prior clearance activity).Bonus Points For:Previous experience with inertial navigation subsystems or aviation-specific hardware.Familiarity with rigorous formal data management and configuration management protocols.Logistics:Location: Sunnyvale, CA, In OfficeDOD Secret Security Clearance Info: You'll Love Working With Us:At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem."You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work.Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."Test Engineer, GPS Engineer, Systems Test, Python, Aviation Electronics, Hardware Verification, Signal Processing, DoD Clearance, Aerospace Engineering, Sunnyvale JobsCompensation: Trimble provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full time schedule. Trimble reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.Hiring Range$76,700.00–$105,500.00Pay Rate TypeSalaryBonus Eligible?NoCommission Eligible?NoBenefits: 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.How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.Application Deadline: Applications could be accepted until at least 30 days from the posting date.At Trimble, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Guided by our core values—Belong, Innovate, and Grow—we embrace and celebrate differences, knowing they make us stronger and more innovative. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and advancing opportunities while embracing race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected and diverse characteristic. We are committed to offering our candidates and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs the ability to seek reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law and/or where it would not constitute undue hardship for Trimble. For more, please see Trimble's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at under “Corporate Governance.”Our mission to transform the way the world works starts with transforming how we work together. By actively listening, asking questions, and taking intentional actions, we cultivate a culture that provides equitable opportunities for everyone to contribute and grow.Trimble’s Privacy PolicyIf you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trimble