Hardware Test Engineer

Technical/Functional Skills

• 10 years minimum experience with hardware bring‑up, design validation, manufacturing, and troubleshooting
• Deep overall understanding of computer systems: electrical, functional, logical, software, mechanical, thermal, etc.
• Experience applying hardware evaluation methodologies (lab measurements, data analysis, infrastructure setup and maintenance, etc.)
• Strong program management skills; able to lead a multi‑disciplinary group with minimal supervision, ensuring thorough test plans and timely execution
• Hands‑on experience (hardware assembly, test infrastructure setup, electrical/functional test execution, root cause analysis)
• Proficient in operating test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DC power supplies, etc.
• Natural problem‑solver and self‑learner (e.g., “I don’t know but I will find out”)
• Excellent communication and documentation skills (first‑level analysis of test results, summaries, visualizations, conclusions, reports)
• Bonus: familiar with Linux OS; ability to make minor modifications to test scripts; automotive test experience; RF test experience

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead Design Verification (DV): drive creation, execution, and reporting of comprehensive test plans across multiple hardware domains (e.g., SI/PI, RF, Antenna, Thermal, Reliability, and Compliance).
• Manage Failure Analysis (FA): serve as the primary engineering point of contact for all hardware failure analysis activities across the product lifecycle (DV, Manufacturing, Reliability, Field, etc.).
• Drive Manufacturing Test Strategy: develop, plan, and oversee manufacturing hardware test strategies, including FP/ICT, BFT, and Run‑in.
• Oversee Lab Operations: manage hardware lab environments, including hardware allocation, tracking, configuration, setup, and rework processes.
• Cross‑Functional Testing Support: provide hands‑on support for ongoing electrical, functional, RF, radar, reliability, and thermal testing initiatives.
• Support Manufacturing Builds: ensure successful manufacturing builds by managing materials readiness, providing training, and resolving production FA issues.
• Lead Hardware Sustaining Efforts: drive post‑launch hardware quality improvements, manage field quality FA, coordinate End‑of‑Life (EoL) responses, and lead PRQ initiatives.
• (Optional) Develop HW Test Tools: create, optimize, and maintain hardware test scripts and automation tools.

Pay

Salary Range: $100,000‑$125,000 a year