Applications Engineer

Drive Innovation in Aviation GPS as our Next Applications Engineer!

Ready to make a tangible impact on global aviation using cutting-edge GPS technology?

Your current job title may be Applications Engineer, but it could also be Systems Engineer, Applications System Engineer, Validation Engineer, or similar. If you have the experience related to the role, please apply!

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 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.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing hardware for high-performance aviation GPS receivers, directly influencing the safety and efficiency of global navigation and shaping the future of embedded aerospace technology.

• Manage the full development lifecycle for embedded GPS systems, from initial specification and design through to global deployment.
• Partner directly with customers to align product specifications with program requirements and provide expert integration support.
• Analyze complex system behaviors in real-world operating scenarios to resolve field issues and optimize performance.
• Lead the design and release of innovative test stations and verification techniques to ensure the highest product quality.
• Collaborate across internal teams to manage the allocation of hardware and software requirements, ensuring all deliverables meet rigorous certification standards.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (BS or MS) with a strong background in applications engineering for complex embedded software.
• Proven expertise in requirements management, including decomposition, flow down, and tracing for hardware and software systems.
• Experience managing requirements-based verification and qualification processes within a disciplined CM and QA environment.
• Exceptional communication skills with a talent for building rapport and presenting design material to high-level stakeholders.
• Active U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

• Deep technical knowledge of the DO-178C standard and experience guiding customers through the certification process.
• Experience with RF, software, and interface design for multi-circuit-card assemblies.

• Location:
  
  Sunnyvale, CA (100% in-person)
• Travel Requirement: up to 10%
• Must have active U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

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