Hardware Development Engineer

About the role

This position requires an active U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret DOD Security Clearance. Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. As a Hardware Development Engineer, you will manage circuit card and programmable logic life cycle Development, implementation, test, and verification activities for high-performance aviation GPS receivers, comprising digital, RF, power, and mechanical subsystems of circuit card-level receivers. You will lead the life cycle development of circuit card assemblies and programmable logic, taking products from initial conceptualization through to production and sustaining engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the life cycle development of circuit card assemblies and programmable logic, taking products from initial conceptualization through to production and sustaining engineering.
• Design, implement, and test complex digital, analog, and RF systems, ensuring they meet rigorous functional and reliability requirements for aviation environments.
• Manage full-scale development activities including schematic capture, layout, board bring-up, and the 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 every deliverable meets the highest development assurance and global quality standards.

Requirements

• 10+ Years of Mixed-Signal Expertise: Deep experience 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.
• Systems Bring-up & BSP: Full-stack hardware bring-up skills with expertise in Board Support Package (BSP) development for CISC/RISC CPU-based systems and microcontroller subsystems.
• A track record of meticulous record-keeping and organizational precision.
• Exceptional collaboration skills with the ability to interface effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Advanced knowledge of memory and peripheral systems (200MHz+), SERDES, or equivalent high-speed interconnects.
• Power & Control: Experience with complex power supply control architectures and microcontroller programming.
• RF & Signal Integrity: A strong handle on RF development and performance challenges, including isolation, crosstalk, and interference.

Qualifications

• BA in Electrical engineering, electronics Engineering or similar.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with mixed-signal design, FPGA, Verilog, VHDL, circuit design, and embedded systems.
• Knowledge of RF design and performance challenges, including isolation, crosstalk, and interference.
• Experience with power and control systems, including complex power supply control architectures and microcontroller programming.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Time off plans
• Retirement plans
• Tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan