Hardware Development Engineer

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. The company is the market leader in high-performance embedded GPS navigation receivers for aviation applications, deeply embedded in inertial navigation subsystems.

About the role

As a Hardware Development Engineer in Trimble Military Advanced Systems (TMAS), you will manage the full life cycle of circuit card and programmable logic development for high-performance aviation GPS receivers. This includes digital, RF, power, and mechanical subsystems, from initial conceptualization through production, sustaining engineering, and end-of-life support. You will lead development, implementation, test, and verification activities, ensuring products meet rigorous aviation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the life cycle development of circuit card assemblies and programmable logic, from concept to production and sustaining engineering.
• Design, implement, and test complex digital, analog, and RF systems for aviation environments, ensuring functional and reliability requirements are met.
• Manage full-scale development activities, including schematic capture, layout, board bring-up, and creation of critical specification documentation.
• Spearhead root cause analysis and corrective actions for legacy products while driving configuration control and production transitions via Agile database management.
• Partner with certification and quality leads to ensure deliverables meet the highest development assurance and global quality standards.

Requirements

• 10+ years of mixed-signal expertise in board-level circuit design, specifically for RF signals, high-speed ADCs, and FPGAs.
• Proven ability to scope FPGA resources and conduct rigorous circuit simulations.
• Full-stack hardware bring-up skills with expertise in Board Support Package (BSP) development for CISC/RISC CPU-based systems and microcontroller subsystems.
• Advanced knowledge of memory and peripheral systems (200MHz+), SERDES, or equivalent high-speed interconnects.
• Experience with complex power supply control architectures and microcontroller programming.
• Strong handle on RF development and performance challenges, including isolation, crosstalk, and interference.
• BA in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or similar field.
• Active U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret DoD Security Clearance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive core benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance.
• Time off plans and retirement plans.
• Tax savings plans for health, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
• Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Bonus eligibility.

Pay

Hiring range: $119,500.00–$164,400.00 (salary). This position is bonus eligible.

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (office-based). Relocation assistance available.