GNSS Embedded Software Test Engineer - Hybrid & Field-Ready

Topcon Positioning Systems; Concordia sulla Secchia; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after onboarding

International environment

Competitive salary €45k-€55k

Job summary

Topcon Positioning Systems in Modena, Italy, seeks an Embedded Software Test Engineer to join our GNSS and Positioning Technology team at the Concordia sulla Secchia facility. You will test and validate receivers, OEM boards and communication devices used in high‑precision positioning solutions.

You will perform verification and validation, create test reports and use automation tools to analyze results and support troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geomatics, Geodesy, Environmental/Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Geosciences — or an Italian Geometra diploma with surveying experience.
• Practical experience operating survey-grade GNSS equipment in the field (RTK/DGNSS base and rover setups, GIS data collectors, total stations).
• Solid understanding of GNSS concepts, positioning methods and error sources.
• Formal testing or QA background is a plus but strong GNSS field understanding suffices.

Responsibilities

• Perform verification, validation and R&D testing on GNSS products and related devices.
• Create test reports and keep test coverage aligned with product requirements.
• Use automation tools, analyze results and support troubleshooting activities.
• Help reproduce and investigate issues reported by users and dealers.
• Work with lab equipment, firmware recovery, modules, SIM cards and device connections.

Skills

GNSS field testing

GNSS concepts

QA/testing background

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Geomatics/Geodesy/Engineering/Surveying/Geosciences

Italian Geometra diploma with surveying experience

Tools

Test automation tools

Job description

Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com). We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow.

Topcon is a tech company committed to delivering innovative solutions and fostering an inclusive, respectful, and transparent workplace. We believe in equal opportunities and fair pay practices.

Learn more about working with us at topconcareers.com

Embedded Software Test Engineer

Embedded Software Test Engineer | GNSS & Positioning Technology | Modena, Italy

Topcon Positioning Group is looking for an Embedded Software Test Engineer to join our team at the TOPCON Facility & Test Centre in Concordia sulla Secchia, Modena.

In this hands-on role, you will support the testing and validation of advanced GNSS products, including receivers, OEM boards and communication devices used in high-precision positioning solutions for construction, geospatial and agriculture applications.

What You Will Do

• Perform verification, validation and R&D testing on GNSS products and related devices.
• Create test reports and keep test coverage aligned with product requirements.
• Use automation tools, analyze results and support troubleshooting activities.
• Help reproduce and investigate issues reported by users and dealers.
• Work with lab equipment, firmware recovery, modules, SIM cards and device connections.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geomatics, Geodesy, Environmental/Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Geosciences) - or an Italian Geometra technical diploma with practical surveying experience.
• Practical experience operating survey-grade GNSS equipment in the field (e.g., RTK/DGNSS base and rover setups, precision GIS data collectors, or total stations).
• Solid understanding of core GNSS concepts, positioning methods, error sources, and local coordinate reference systems.
• Formal testing or QA background is a plus, but strong user-level familiarity with GNSS hardware and field workflows is fully sufficient
  
  

What We Offer

• Gross annual salary: €45,000 – €55,000, depending on experience and skills.
• A practical role combining laboratory testing, outdoor validation and real construction equipment.
• An international environment focused on innovation, learning and collaboration.
• Hybrid working possibility after the onboarding period.
  
  

If you are passionate about GNSS technology, embedded systems and real-world product testing, we would be happy to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Simone Masseroni at [e-mail].

Topcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.