Are you an experienced hydrographic surveyor looking to apply your expertise on a global scale? Trimble Applanix is seeking a collaborative problem-solver to support high-precision positioning technologies and partner with marine clients worldwide.
About UsTrimble 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. For more information about Trimble (Nasdaq:TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.
Trimble Applanix: Trimble Applanix delivers world-class positioning and orientation solutions for land, marine, and airborne applications. Our Marine Products are trusted worldwide for their accuracy, reliability, and performance, helping customers succeed in complex, mission-critical environments.
What Makes This Role GreatIn this role, you will be the key link between cutting-edge marine technology and global client success, helping shape product developments by translating customer feedback into requirements for next-generation hydrographic software and hardware solutions.
Key Exciting Responsibilities
Deliver technical support and high-calibre advice to international clients across office, digital, and field settings.
Undertake hands-on field operations including new system installations, development testing, inside sales support, and live product demonstrations.
Empower global partners by creating and delivering training courses for resellers and OEMs.
Collaborate directly with Product and Engineering teams to refine future marine hardware and software products based on real-world market feedback.
Assist with dispatch, shipment logs, and other cross-functional needs.
As part of a global team, you’ll help deliver seamless follow-the-sun support to our customers. You’ll participate in a global support rotation and have the opportunity to travel internationally, with travel expected to be approximately 30% of the role.
Essential Skills & Experience
Degree in Geomatics, Engineering, or an equivalent technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Hydrographic surveying background with demonstrable practical experience with common survey software packages (Qimera / Hypack / EIVA / CARIS etc) and multibeam sonar systems, as well as knowledge of geodetic GNSS applications.
IHO CAT A Accreditation.
Strong adaptability and communication skills to resolve complex technical challenges independently.
Bonus Points For
Practical skills in electronic troubleshooting, hardware repair, and system testing.
Experience supporting marine positioning and orientation hardware or office software.
Location: UK - Remote
Travel Requirement: Approximately 30%
Why You'll Love Working With UsAt 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."
Technical Sales Support Engineer, Geomatics Engineer, Hydrographic Surveying, GNSS Applications, Marine Software, Field Support Engineer, Geospatial, Applanix, Technical Support, Positioning Systems
How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.
Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate.
At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.
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Skills Required
- Degree in Geomatics, Engineering, or an equivalent technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Practical hydrographic surveying experience
- Experience with survey software such as Qimera, Hypack, EIVA, or CARIS
- Experience with multibeam sonar systems
- Knowledge of geodetic GNSS applications
- IHO CAT A Accreditation
- Strong adaptability and communication skills
- Ability to resolve complex technical challenges independently
- Practical electronic troubleshooting, hardware repair, and system testing skills
- Experience supporting marine positioning and orientation hardware or office software
Trimble Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Trimble and has not been reviewed or approved by Trimble.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and lookback, plus RSUs in some roles, makes equity participation accessible. The ESPP is often highlighted as a standout part of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave in the U.S. is characterized as solid and well-regarded. This support is repeatedly positioned as a strength within the broader benefits offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is described as generous, with some groups using flexible or unlimited models. Paid holidays and flexible time-off approaches contribute meaningfully to work-life support.
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What We Do
Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com. Trimble products are used in over 141 countries around the world. Employees in more than 30 countries, coupled with a highly capable network of dealers and distribution partners serve and support customers worldwide. As the market leader in most of our businesses, we offer a compelling value proposition to our customers based on productivity, return on investment and environmental stewardship. Come position yourself with an innovative industry leader and position yourself for success.
