Control System Engineering Manager

Lead the Future of Autonomy, as our Control System Engineering Manager on the Trimble Ag Industry Solutions (AgIS) Team!

Are you ready to revolutionize how the world grows food and builds infrastructure?

As our Control System Engineering Manager for the Trimble Ag Industry Solutions (AgIS) team in Westminster, CO (Denver Metro Area, Trimble World HQ); you will lead a high-performing group in developing cutting-edge motion control and navigation algorithms for off-highway vehicles.

You will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between digital innovation and physical execution, driving the next generation of autonomous technology for global industries while spearheading strategic collaboration and process ownership to empower your team in achieving groundbreaking engineering milestones.

About Us:

Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress.

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What Makes This Role Great:

In this role, you will be the guiding force behind the GNC algorithms that power heavy off highway machinery, directly influencing the efficiency of global agriculture and construction. You will have the unique opportunity to shape the technical roadmap of our vehicle motion control systems while fostering an entrepreneurial culture of "visionary pragmatists" who build things that work.

You will champion advanced control theory to guarantee the precision and reliability of vehicle positioning while spearheading strategic collaboration and process ownership to empower your team in achieving groundbreaking engineering milestones.

This role offers the chance to lead high-impact development in off-highway motion control, ensuring our technology remains at the forefront of robust, real-world application.

Key Exciting Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a specialized team of engineers, fostering professional growth and removing technical roadblocks to ensure project success.

• Architect and oversee the development of robust control system algorithms for complex dynamic mechanical systems.

• Drive continuous improvement in software development processes across geographically dispersed teams to enhance product quality.

• Drive the strategic integration of cutting-edge AI frameworks and emerging technologies to accelerate problem-solving and optimize operational efficiency

• Collaborate with strategic partners to ensure the seamless implementation of safety-critical software and navigation systems.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven track record in managing engineering teams and leading complex technical projects.

• Deep expertise in control system algorithm development using MATLAB and Simulink.

• Extensive experience in the test, verification, and productization of algorithms for mechanical systems.

• Solid understanding of safety-critical software development, including HIL and SIL testing environments.

• Strong background in guidance, navigation, and C/C++ software development.

Bonus Points For:

• Practical experience with automatic controls specifically for off-highway or heavy machinery.

• Advanced knowledge of GNSS and IMU state estimation for autonomous vehicle control.

• Experience managing projects within a joint venture or multi-divisional corporate structure.

Logistics:

Location: Westminster, CO, USA (100% In Office)

Travel Requirement: 10%

Education Requirements:

• Engineering Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace, or a related engineering field, with a focus on control systems.

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."

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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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