Electronic Engineer

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Electrical Hardware Engineer - Digital Embedded Hardware

Are you passionate about designing cutting-edge hardware that connects the physical and digital worlds? Join our collaborative team at Trimble to develop high-precision GNSS and communication products that power the next generation of engineering and construction technologies worldwide!

About Us:

Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. We create technologies that connect the digital and physical worlds, helping our customers increase productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise-level solutions, our technology empowers professionals in construction, geospatial, government, transportation, and more.

What Makes This Role Great:

In this role, you will work directly at the intersection of digital, RF and mechanical engineering, gaining hands-on exposure across multiple disciplines while taking ownership of hardware design and validation for high-impact GNSS products.

Key Exciting Responsibilities:

• Spearhead board-level design, component selection, schematic creation, and PCB layout for next-generation GNSS and communications hardware.

• Drive embedded digital architecture and mixed-signal validation to ensure robust hardware performance.

• Execute comprehensive design verification test plans, utilizing advanced lab equipment and automated test scripts to debug and resolve complex circuit challenges.

• Collaborate cross-functionally across engineering teams to seamlessly integrate sensors, power management, and circuit protection into complete system solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field with strong core knowledge of circuit fundamentals and schematic design.

• Hands-on experience building, debugging, and validating embedded digital circuits, microcontrollers, and power supply designs.

• Proficiency with standard EDA design tools like Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or OrCAD alongside common lab tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

• Familiarity with serial communication protocols including USB, CAN, SPI, and I2C.

Bonus Points For:

• Working knowledge of scripting and programming languages such as C, C++, or Python for test automation.

• Experience defining project scope and technical deliverables based on product requirements.

Logistics:

Location: Sunnyvale CA (In Office)

Travel Requirement: 0-10%

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."

Electrical Engineer, Hardware Design Engineer, PCB Design, GNSS, Embedded Systems, Circuit Design, Schematic Capture, Mixed Signal, Power Supply Design