Software Engineer

Pioneering Aviation Excellence: Senior Software Engineer (Mission-Critical Systems)

Ready to make a tangible impact on global aviation using cutting-edge GPS technology? Trimble is looking for a passionate problem-solver like you to join our tight-knit team in Sunnyvale, where you will bridge the gap between complex embedded hardware and real-world production to ensure the safety and precision of the next generation of aircraft.

About Us: Field Systems

The Trimble Field Systems segment provides solutions to increase precision and productivity in construction tasks by empowering stakeholders to collect accurate information and manage conditions with cutting-edge technology. As part of the Trimble Military & Advanced Systems (TMAS) group, we specifically specialize in advanced positioning, navigation, and timing technologies that serve as the market leader for high-performance embedded GPS receivers in the defense aerospace industry.

What Makes This Role Great:

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

Key Exciting Responsibilities

• Design Scalable Solutions: Define and champion a maintainable architecture for a diverse family of command, control, and data analysis applications.

• Own the Lifecycle: Spearhead innovative projects from initial conceptualization and proposals through design validation and manufacturing launch.

• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner with systems, hardware, and software teams to translate complex requirements into seamless, high-performance implementations.

• Drive Quality & Innovation: Ensure all applications meet rigorous quality standards while solving complex manufacturing and engineering challenges in a stable, supportive environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Core Languages: You have expert proficiency in Object-Oriented Microsoft Visual C++, Python 3.x, and Visual Basic.

• Architectural Mastery: Demonstrated expertise in requirements-driven Modular Structured Software architecture and design concepts.

• Database & GUI: Proven experience interfacing with relational databases and implementing intuitive GUIs.

• Systems & Tools: Strong background in software build and release systems, including Configuration Management (CM) tools and processes.

• Clearance Required: You must have the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance issued by the U.S. government (please indicate any previous clearance activity).

Bonus Points For

• Familiarity with software processes such as CMMI or DO-178b.

• Experience working on software for real-time embedded systems.

• Knowledge of Digital Hardware and Microprocessor Architecture.

• Experience with automated software test tool suites.

Logistics

• Location: Sunnyvale, CA (On-site, 5 days per week).

• Travel Requirement: 0%.

• Eligibility for Future Clearance: 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".

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 applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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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.

At Trimble, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Guided by our core values—Belong, Innovate, and Grow—we embrace and celebrate differences, knowing they make us stronger and more innovative. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and advancing opportunities while embracing race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected and diverse characteristic. We are committed to offering our candidates and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs the ability to seek reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law and/or where it would not constitute undue hardship for Trimble. For more, please see Trimble's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at https://investor.trimble.com, under “Corporate Governance.”

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