Hardware Engineer, Test Development

JOB TITLE: Hardware Engineer, Test Development
LOCATION: Foster City, CA (Onsite)
PAY RANGE: $73 - $83/hr.
DURATION: 6 Months

POSITION SUMMARY:
As our hardware engineer, you will be responsible for developing, documenting, and executing component and system-level hardware testing. You will collaborate with suppliers, design and system engineers to characterize the functional performance of sense and compute hardware. You will be responsible for development testing on early prototypes and qualification testing on modules intended for vehicle use. Projects range from interface compliance testing to developing purpose-built tools. We are looking for someone enthusiastic, innovative, a self-starter, and willing to take on the challenges to work with us as an exceptional hardware engineer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Test Execution
  • Use oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and other electrical/environmental test equipment
  • Develop test setups via block diagrams, BoMs, and test plans
• Test Infrastructure Development
  • Develop custom test assets such as load simulators, test harnessing, and Python scripts
  • Facilitate test infrastructure projects by working with procurement and suppliers
• Documentation
  • Draft and present Test Plans, Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and Data Reviews
  • Review and consult on documentation release for standards, design, and risk assessments

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6 years of professional, relevant work experience
• 2 years in electronics development
• Experience with testing electronic, automotive, aerospace, or vehicle components
• Experience with Design tools
• PCBA: Altium preferred
• 3D Modeling: 3DExperience or Catia preferred
• Experience in using lab equipment (Environmental Chambers, Oscilloscopes, E-loads, VNA, TDR, and spectrum analyzer)
• Experience with Ubuntu and Python

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering or similar discipline
• Team/club competitions (e.g., SAE, FIRST, DARPA)
• Systems and networking foundational knowledge (systems architecture, memory hierarchy, storage subsystems, LANs, routing)

EXPERIENCE:

• Ethernet switching chipsets (i.e., Broadcom, Marvell), PCIe, CAN Compliance
• Simulation Tools (Ansys preferred)
• Process/Tool Familiarity with:
  • Data Acquisition systems (UEI and/or Keysight preferred)
  • Requirement-Test Case management tools (Polarion preferred)
  • Atlassian software products (Jira/Confluence)

EDUCATION:

• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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