Radio Frequency Engineer

Trimble Inc.•Sunnyvale, CA

6d•$76,700 - $105,500•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a passionate hardware engineer ready to build cutting-edge positioning solutions that connect the physical and digital worlds? Join a dynamic cross-functional team where you will design, validate, and bring next-generation GNSS products to life in a hands-on, highly collaborative environment. In this role, you will work directly at the intersection of RF, digital, and mechanical engineering, gaining hands-on exposure across multiple disciplines while taking ownership of test automation and hardware validation for high-impact GNSS products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with an emphasis on RF, Analog, or Communications preferred.
1+ years of experience with RF engineering (academic projects and internships count).
Hands-on experience operating RF instruments such as VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and general lab equipment.
Proficiency using Python or similar languages for test automation and data analysis.
Solid foundation in circuit theory and key RF metrics like gain, noise figure, intermodulation, and S-parameters.
Strong practical skills working under a microscope, including manual surface mount soldering (0402 and 0201 parts).

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cadence CIS Schematic Capture and Allegro PCB Design.
Familiarity with schematic layout and PCB design techniques.
Strong self-starter mindset with excellent collaborative communication skills.

Responsibilities

Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to support RF design and characterize critical hardware components.
Design and verify custom PCB boards and specialized test fixture assemblies.
Spearhead automated design engineering validation tests using Python to optimize testing workflows.
Execute end-to-end EVT, DVT, PVT, and RMA test procedures across multiple active product lines.
Organize, analyze, and present key validation results to drive continuous product performance improvements.