Field Validation & Verification Engineer (GNSS / Surveying Systems)

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 Agriculture  is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of a

Field Validation & Verification Engineer (GNSS / Surveying Systems)

Work location: TOPCON Test & Facility Centre located in Concordia sulla Secchia – Modena ( Italy )

Job Purpose

We are seeking an engineer to perform validation and verification field testing of Topcon products in a controlled test site environment.

The role involves end-to-end testing of integrated surveying solutions, including GNSS receivers, controllers, software, and cloud services, under realistic user scenarios.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Execute field validation and verification tests for:
  • GNSS receivers
  • Field controllers
  • Software applications and services
• Configure and operate equipment as an end user would, including:
  • Receiver setup (base/rover configurations)
  • Software-driven device configuration and workflows
• Test communication interfaces and connectivity scenarios:
  • Controller ↔ receiver: Serial Port, USB, Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi
  • Receiver ↔ receiver: Bluetooth Long Link, Radio Modem, Cellular Modem
  • Receiver ↔ correction services: NTRIP, L-Band, etc.
• Work with integrated positioning systems:
  • GNSS + IMU (inertial systems)
  • GNSS + optical systems (Total Stations)
• Validate real-world user scenarios across complex hardware/software setups
• Reproduce issues reported by users and dealers
• Perform root cause analysis, identifying whether issues originate from:
  • Hardware  
  • Firmware  
  • Software  
  • Services  
  • Communication layers

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in GNSS Engineering, Surveing, Geodesy or a related field
• Good understanding of GNSS principles
• Intermediate level of English language (sufficient for reading technical documentation and verbal communicating in an international team)
• Experience in testing or validation activities
• Knowledge of bug tracking systems (e.g., JIRA)
• Knowledge of test management tools (e.g., TestRail)
• Background in surveying, geomatics, or positioning systems

Working Conditions:

This role is primarily field-oriented, requiring hands-on interaction with equipment in an outdoor test environment near the office.

We’d love to hear from you! Please send us your application, and the earliest date you could join our team.

For further information, please contact our Corporate Senior Recruiter TOPCON Europe Mr. Simone Masseroni by mailing smasseroni@topcon.com