Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (GPS)

Elevate Global Aviation Safety as our next Senior Embedded Software Engineer (GPS)! Ready to make a tangible impact on global industries using cutting‑edge technology? As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in our Field Systems segment, you will develop high‑performance GPS signal recovery and timing software that meets the world’s most demanding aviation performance needs. Joining a tight‑knit team in the heart of Silicon Valley, you will see the direct results of your efforts as you design, implement, and certify software that keeps the world moving safely and precisely.

The Trimble Field Systems segment provides solutions to increase precision and productivity in construction tasks by empowering stakeholders to collect accurate information and manage conditions with cutting‑edge technology.

• Spearhead modular software design from requirement interpretation to final implementation, ensuring high‑performance GPS signal recovery and timing.
• Architect time‑critical solutions by interacting closely with hardware and firmware teams to widen our advantage in leading‑edge receiver technology.
• Own the certification lifecycle by following structured processes to document, verify, and achieve DO‑178 certification for mission‑critical products.

• Expertise in C programming and modular/structured software design for embedded or minimal architectures.
• Proven experience with Multi‑Threaded Operating Systems and designing real‑time, time‑critical software.
• Proficiency in Python 3.x and a solid understanding of digital hardware and microprocessor architecture.

• Experience with GPS or Communication Systems and object‑oriented programming in C++.

• Location: Sunnyvale, CA – In‑Office
• Travel Requirement: 0%

Hiring Range: $ – $

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Bonus Eligible: No

Commission Eligible: No

Benefits: Comprehensive core benefits 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.

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.