Hardware Testing Engineer Sunnyvale, CA, US Posted
Job in
Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California, 94087, USA
Listed on 2026-02-23
Listing for:
Trimble Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
## Hardware Testing Engineer
US - CA, Sunnyvale Job Family Hardware Testing Engineering
** Drive Innovation in Aviation GPS as our Next Applications Engineer!
***** This position requires an active U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. See more information below.
*** 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.
Trimble Military and 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.
** What Makes This Role Great
** In this role, you will contribute to the design of hardware for high-performance aviation GPS receivers, working across all aspects of the design process. You will manage the specification, development, verification, and deployment life cycle for TMAS embedded GPS systems, helping to shape the future of aerospace technology.
** Key Exciting Responsibilities:
*** Manage the specification, development, verification, and deployment life cycle for TMAS embedded GPS systems.
* Support customer integration and use of receivers, generate data for proposals, and align product specifications with customer and program requirements.
* Analyze system behavior under operating scenarios to resolve customer and field issues.
* Coordinate with internal teams to manage the allocation of hardware, software, performance, and environmental requirements.
* Lead the design, development, integration, and release of test stations and techniques.
* Develop and publish product qualification test reports.
* Ensure deliverable systems meet design assurance, certification, and quality standards by working with certification, CM, and QA leads.
** Essential
Skills and Experience:
*** BS or MS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
* Experience in applications engineering of complex embedded software on multiple circuit-card assemblies.
* Proficiency in system spec and interface control spec lifecycle management.
* Expertise in requirements management, decomposition, flow down, and tracing from customer to detailed requirements.
* Familiarity with requirements-based verification and qualification.
* System-level perspective of embedded circuit board products, including electronic hardware, RF, software, and interface design.
* Strong customer interaction skills to establish rapport, clarify expectations, and support integrations.
* U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance are essential for consideration.
** Bonus Points For:
*** Field Application Engineer (FAE) experience focused on DO-178C standards and certification processes.
* Knowledge of DO-178C standards to guide customers through the certification process.
* Demonstrated discipline in Configuration Management (CM) and Quality Assurance (QA) for requirements-based development.
** Logistics:
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* Location:
Sunnyvale, CA (100% in person)
DOD Secret Security Clearance Info: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
** Why 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 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."Applications Engineer, Systems Engineer, GPS, Aviation, Embedded Systems, RF, Hardware Design, DO-178C, Avionics, Trimble, Sunnyvale
**** Compensation:
**** Trimble provides the following compensation range and general description of other…
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