Hardware Testing Engineer

Your Title: Hardware Testing Engineer

Job Location: Sunnyvale CA

Our Department: Trimble MAS

Does a role where you can test hardware for high-performance aviation GPS receivers working across all aspects of the design process excite you

What You Will Do
Trimble Military and Advanced Systems is the market leader in high-performance embedded GPS navigation receivers for aviation applications. The Trimble receivers are deeply embedded in inertial navigation subsystems. As a Hardware Testing Engineer you will design develop and implement cost-effective methods for qualification verification testing of these receivers in state-of-the-art GPS test labs. You will support products from initial development to end of life including conceptualization proposals design validation engineering changes manufacturing problem resolution quality issues and development of outsourced testing requirements.

This will involve:

• Prepare test and diagnostic programs design test plans procedures fixtures and equipment

• Develop test automation of procedures scenarios equipment and data analysis. Perform formal periodic test reviews

• Analyze system behavior under operating scenarios to improve test efficiency and product performance

• Lead the design development integration and release of test stations and techniques. Define outline and perform the training and sustaining activity required to successfully manage test verification programs

• Document methodology for test requirements plans procedures and results. Develop draft release and maintain test procedures and perform related Configuration Management activity. Ensure the quality and accuracy of released test documentation

• Develop and publish product qualification test reports.

What skills & experience you should bring
As well as having strong communication skills both written and verbal and being a collaborative team-oriented contributor with demonstrated ability to think outside the box along with a proactive self-starter attitude you should be able to bring the following:

• BS or MS in EE ME or equivalent from an accredited institution

• Lab experience manipulating signal generators signal simulators and signal measurement equipment including oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers

• Programming experience using scripting languages such as Python

• Data manipulation screening organization and processing experience with Excel and custom programming

• Track record demonstrating rigorous documentation record keeping formal data management collaboration and communication skills

• Be able to obtain a DoD security clearance (essential for consideration).

Information About Your Location

Join Trimbles team at our Sunnyvale CA office located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Our dynamic workplace fosters a culture of curiosity and collaboration where youll work alongside brilliant colleagues to solve complex real-world problems. Were dedicated to providing an exceptional work environment and as part of our commitment we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package. This includes robust health and wellness programs financial and retirement plans to secure your future and paid time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

At Trimble youll find the inspiration and opportunity to be yourself and thrive. The global community of Team Trimble including more than 200 people in the Sunnyvale office is passionate about bringing new ideas and innovations to life and building a better more sustainable future.

Please Note: Only applicants legally entitled to work in the USA and able to obtain DoD security clearance will be considered.

About Trimble Military & Advanced Systems

Trimble Military and 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.

Compensation: Trimble provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full time schedule. Trimble reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicants sex or other status protected by local state or federal law.

Hiring Range

Pay Rate Type

Bonus Eligible

Commission Eligible

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. If this position is identified above as commission- or bonus-eligible the terms of the commission plan or discretionary bonus plan for which you are eligible will be provided following the employee start date.

How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the Apply Now button located in this posting.

Application Deadline: Applications could be accepted until at least 30 days from the posting date.

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