Your Title: Software Engineer
Location: Dayton, OH
Our Department: CTCT

 Trimble is recruiting for an exceptional Senior Software Engineer in Test. The

Software Engineer in Test (SET) is a technical leader working cross-functionally across the engineering and validation teams quantifying and mitigating risks in the software development process with a focus on the Positioning, Control, and Commissioning (PCC) space. In this role, the individual will work to verify that the internal logic of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) software meets the product quality requirements and evaluate the readiness of machine control software as much as possible in the simulation environment before proceeding to the final leg of on-machine validation. 

Primary responsibilities include the candidate will work closely with PCC product delivery teams, simulation teams, alpha testers, and global testers to: 

conduct performance risk analysis to determine if GNC software meets design specification and falls within the boundary conditions

develop analysis tools to identify and assess the severity of risks

design simulation environment to measure the impact of each risk

define software test requirements to evaluate GNC software modules and related APIs 

drive testing infrastructure to quickly catch and reduce or eliminate the bugs

reduce or eliminate on-machine regression testing through automated mechanisms

ensure the GNC software adheres to robust design, verification, and testing principles

deliver a near bug free GNC software for machine validation

The individual must be able to work independently and with testing personnel to plan and execute GNC’s risk-based product testing and conduct other duties as required and requested by the management. Expected travel for this position is less than 5% of the time.
 

Required Skills / Qualifications:

At least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer, a Software Engineer in Test, QA, or equivalent roles

In-depth knowledge of design, verification, and validation principles for software development

Experience with MATLAB / Simulink model-based software development

Experience with Programming Languages: C++, Python

Experience with Simulation-based testing and Systems integration-based testing

Experience with Continuous Integration systems: Jenkins, GitHub

Attention to details and strong organizational skills

Possess effective analytical and problem-solving skills
 

Desirable Skills / Qualifications:

Experience with software development of real-time embedded products

Experience with analyzing/debugging complex systems in production level environment 

Demonstrated experience of MATLAB / Simulink scripting and tool development for control system development with interest in software verification and testing

Working knowledge of use of Inertial Measurement Units, GNSS, and real-time electro hydraulic control systems for development of advanced guidance, navigation, and control solutions in off-road environments is a big plus

The CTCT division (a joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar) develops positioning, control and automation products for earthmoving and paving machines in the construction and mining industries, using technologies such as GNSS, optical total stations, lasers and sonics. The products are used in a range of applications where the operator of the machine benefits from having accurate horizontal and vertical guidance. For more information on currently developed products, see  http://construction.trimble.com/earthworks

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Pay Equity

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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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Hiring Range:

115700

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156100

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Bonus Eligible?

Yes

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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.

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