Hardware Engineer - Test Development

Job description

Client's is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find a Hardware Engineer - Test Development to be responsible for developing, documenting, and executing component- and system-level hardware testing.

In this role, you will be responsible for development testing on early prototypes and qualification testing on modules intended for vehicle use. Projects will range from interface compliance testing to developing purpose-built tools.

We are looking for someone who s enthusiastic, innovative, a self-starter, and willing to take on the challenges to work with as an exceptional hardware engineer.

As a Hardware Engineer - Test Development, you'll:

• 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.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional work experience
• 2+ years in electronics development
• Experience in the following:
  • Testing electronic, automotive, aerospace, or vehicle components
  • Design tools
  • PCBA (Altium is preferred)
  • Using lab equipment (e.g., environmental chambers, oscilloscopes, E-loads, VNAs, TDRs, and spectrum analyzers)
  • Ubuntu and Python
• 3D modeling, 3DEXPERIENCE, or Catia experience is preferred

Bonus 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 with:
  • Ethernet switching chipsets (i.e., Broadcom, Marvell), PCIe, CAN compliance
  • Simulation tools (Ansys is preferred)
  • Common bus protocols (SPI, I2C, MDIO)
• Process/tool familiarity with:
  • Data acquisition systems (UEI and/or Keysight are preferred)
  • Test case requirement management tools (Polarion is preferred)
  • Atlassian software products (Jira/Confluence)

Benefits:

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (Client's) Subsidized healthcare benefits
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• Client's covers all costs for short and long term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via Client's. It will be available to candidates who are local to the Foster City, CA area.

Client's values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.

Client's Comments

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• Why are you looking for a new role at this time?

• Can you tell me about some of your experience and why you think you would be a good fit for this position?
  
• What lab equipment are you most comfortable using? (e.g., oscilloscopes, VNAs, TDRs, spectrum analyzers)
  
• Have you ever developed custom test setups or fixtures? What did you build, and what tools did you use?
  
• Have you written any Python scripts for hardware testing or automation? What did they accomplish?
  
• What types of technical documentation have you written? (e.g., test plans, design reviews)
  
• What s your experience using Ubuntu in a hardware or test environment?
  
• Do you have any experience with 3D modeling software like Catia or 3DEXPERIENCE?
  
• Do you have experience with Altium or other PCB design tools? Can you give an example of a PCBA you worked on?
  
• Are you comfortable with the listed pay rate for the position?
  
• Any concerns with a background check?
  
• What is the month and day of your birthday?
  
• Are you currently authorized to work in the US?
  
• Anything else you would like to highlight about your experience or any questions you might have for me?