Tools and Automation Software Engineer

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.

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

About the Role

In this tools-focused role, you will be at the forefront of developing automation and support applications for world-class GPS receivers, directly influencing the performance and safety of numerous aircraft platforms. You will own the full software development lifecycle, championing scalable architectures and solving complex engineering challenges that shape the future of defense aviation technology.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion a maintainable architecture for a diverse family of command, control, and data analysis applications.
• Spearhead innovative projects from initial conceptualization and proposals through design validation and manufacturing launch.
• Partner with systems, hardware, and software teams to translate complex requirements into seamless, high-performance implementations.
• Ensure all applications meet rigorous documentation and process quality standards while solving complex manufacturing and engineering challenges.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in requirements-driven Modular Structured Software architecture and design concepts.
• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience building PC desktop applications using Visual Studio .NET and programming Languages: C++ or C# and Python 3.x.
• Familiarity with Configuration Management (CM) tools, processes, and software build/release systems.
• Database Management: Experience designing and interfacing with relational databases.
• GUI Development: Proven track record of implementing user-friendly Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs).
• Experience in one or more of the following: product test automation, device driver development, hardware verification, or any other similar field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with software processes frameworks such as CMMI, DO-178 and development processes such as Waterfall, Iterative Spiral, or Agile.
• Experience with Visual Basic.

Logistics

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (On-site)

Travel Requirement: 0%

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret level clearance. U.S. Citizenship is a prerequisite for this process.

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 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."

Pay

Hiring Range: $138,700.00–$190,700.00

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Benefits

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.