Radio Frequency Engineer

Trimble Inc. • Sunnyvale, CA

5d • $76,700 - $105,500

About The Position

Trimble is seeking a hardware engineer to design, validate, and bring next-generation GNSS products to life. The role works across RF, digital, and mechanical engineering in a hands-on, collaborative environment, with ownership of test automation and hardware validation. The position is open to local candidates, depending on the hiring team’s location, and requires 0–10% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; an emphasis in RF, Analog, or Communications is preferred.
• At least 1 year of RF engineering experience; academic projects and internships count.
• Hands-on experience operating RF instruments such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and general lab equipment.
• Proficiency in Python or a similar language for test automation and data analysis.
• Solid foundation in circuit theory and RF metrics such as gain, noise figure, intermodulation, and S-parameters.
• Practical ability to work under a microscope, including manual surface-mount soldering of 0402 and 0201 components.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Cadence CIS Schematic Capture and Allegro PCB Design.
• Familiarity with schematic layout and PCB design techniques.
• Self-starter mindset and strong 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.
• Develop and execute 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 validation results to drive continuous product performance improvements.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Time-off plans
• Retirement plans
• Health, dependent care, and commuter tax-savings plans (offered by most businesses)
• Paid parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level