Firmware Engineer (Early Career)

Kickstart Your Career in Embedded Software Engineering

Interested in embedded systems C/C Linux and how software interacts with real hardware Trimble is looking for an early-career engineer to join our Christchurch team and help build next-generation GNSS technology used on major infrastructure and construction projects worldwide. Youll work alongside experienced engineers while developing valuable real-world embedded systems experience.

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 its 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.

Field Systems: The Trimble Field Systems segment provides connected hardware and software solutions that empower customers to drive productivity and progress.

What Makes This Role Great

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly collaborative Christchurch engineering team working on the embedded firmware that powers Trimbles global GNSS technology. You wont just be building software for a screen youll be developing the brain behind precision positioning systems used to help build roads bridges railways mines and major infrastructure projects around the world. Heres a preview of our related technology: Trimble R980 GNSS System and Trimble R750 Modular System

Youll work closely with experienced senior engineers who will help mentor and grow your skills as you transition deeper into Embedded Linux and complex embedded systems development. If you have strong embedded fundamentals curiosity and a passion for understanding how hardware and software work together well help you grow into the role.

We are intentionally open to early-career engineers with strong learning potential whether your experience comes from university projects internships hobby projects or early professional experience.

Key Exciting Responsibilities

• Design code debug and test embedded software primarily using C and C within resource-constrained and real-time environments.

• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to bring new boards and peripherals to life troubleshooting hardware-software interactions and verifying system behaviour.

• Work with technologies including GNSS receivers cellular modems Bluetooth modules and radio communications systems.

• Support hardware bring-up activities using tools such as oscilloscopes logic analyzers and debugging tools to diagnose and solve technical issues.

• Contribute to Trimbles next-generation Embedded Linux platform while learning from experienced engineers across firmware hardware and systems teams.

• Explore and understand large embedded codebases gradually taking greater ownership of features bug fixes and maintenance activities as your experience grows.

• Collaborate with local Christchurch teams and global engineering groups to deliver high-quality solutions used by customers around the world.

Essential Skills & Experience

• You have a solid foundation in C/C programming and an understanding of embedded systems fundamentals.

• You are curious about how software interacts with physical hardware and enjoy solving technical problems.

• You are comfortable learning new tools technologies and development environments.

• You possess a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Software Engineering or equivalent practical experience.

• You are a collaborative communicator who enjoys working as part of a supportive engineering team.

• You dont need to be an Embedded Linux expert on day one if you have strong fundamentals and a genuine drive to learn wed love to hear from you.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with personal university or hobby embedded projects using Arduino Raspberry Pi STM32 ESP32 or similar platforms.

• Exposure to RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS Zephyr eCos or VxWorks.

• An interest in Embedded Linux concepts such as Device Trees Buildroot kernel modules or driver development.

• Python or Shell scripting experience for automation or testing.

• Internship project or coursework experience related to embedded systems electronics firmware GNSS radio systems or IoT devices.

Logistics

Location: Christchurch New Zealand - In Office

Travel Requirement: Low

Why Youll Love Working With Us

At Trimble were not just a company that does goodwe are a team dedicated to making a tangible positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the worlds most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs our work tangibly improves how people live build move and grow.

Youll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means youll 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. Were a company of practical innovators who think boldly and build technology that works in the real world.

Grow your career with us: Youll have the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers develop highly sought-after embedded systems skills and work on globally used products while building your career in a supportive environment.

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