Hardware Development Engineer

Trimble Inc.

. Lead the life cycle development of circuit card assemblies and programmable logic from conceptualization through production and sustaining engineering .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $119,500 - $164,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in mixed-signal circuit design, including RF systems and high-speed ADCs, with a strong focus on board-level design and embedded systems development. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through the entire product life cycle, ensuring compliance with quality standards and effective problem resolution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mixed-Signal Circuit DesignRF DevelopmentBoard Support Package (BSP) DevelopmentFPGA Resource ScopingAgile Database Management

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Hard Skills

Circuit Card Assembly DevelopmentDigital System DesignAnalog System DesignHigh-Speed InterconnectsPower Supply Control ArchitecturesMicrocontroller ProgrammingSchematic CaptureCircuit SimulationEmbedded GPS NavigationRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Organizational PrecisionCross-Functional Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

BA in Electrical EngineeringSecret DoD Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Aviation EnvironmentsDevelopment AssuranceGlobal Quality StandardsConfiguration ControlNew Product Introduction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the life cycle development of circuit card assemblies and programmable logic from conceptualization through production and sustaining engineering
Design, implement, and test complex digital, analog, and RF systems for aviation environments
Manage schematic capture, layout, board bring-up, and critical specification documentation
Support products from initial development through end of life, including proposals, development validation, new product introduction, engineering changes, sustaining engineering, manufacturing problem resolution, and quality issues
Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for legacy products
Drive configuration control and production transitions via Agile database management
Partner with certification and quality leads to meet development assurance and global quality standards
Develop high-performance embedded GPS navigation receivers and support inertial navigation subsystems

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of mixed-signal expertise
Deep experience in board-level circuit design for RF signals, high-speed ADCs, and FPGAs
Ability to scope FPGA resources and conduct circuit simulations
Full-stack hardware bring-up skills
Expertise in Board Support Package (BSP) development for CISC/RISC CPU-based systems and microcontroller subsystems
Meticulous record-keeping and organizational precision
Ability to interface effectively across cross-functional teams
Advanced knowledge of memory and peripheral systems (200MHz+), SERDES, or equivalent high-speed interconnects
Experience with complex power supply control architectures and microcontroller programming
RF development and signal integrity knowledge, including isolation, crosstalk, and interference
BA in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or similar
Active U.S. Citizenship
Ability to obtain a Secret DoD Security Clearance
Applicants must clearly indicate citizenship and any previous DoD security clearance activity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Time off plans
Retirement plans
Tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Bonus eligibility
Relocation openness for candidates wanting to relocate