QA Hardware Lab Support Engineer - Android

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the hardware SME for AAOS/GAS development benches, partner OEM platforms, and automotive lab infrastructure
• Deploy, configure, bring up, and maintain AAOS development benches and vehicle hardware environments
• Perform Android OS image flashing, firmware updates, ECU reflashing, and software deployments across development platforms
• Troubleshoot hardware, firmware, software, networking, and system integration issues affecting engineering and validation activities
• Diagnose issues using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), Linux command-line tools, logs, and structured debugging methodologies
• Partner closely with Software Engineering, Engineering Productivity (EngProd), Test Engineering, and cross-functional teams to resolve lab issues and maintain operational readiness
• Support pre-certification testing environments, including CTS, VTS, and ATS compatibility testing infrastructure
• Monitor lab health and proactively maintain hardware, test benches, and engineering equipment
• Conduct root cause analysis for system failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce downtime
• Develop and maintain documentation for hardware configurations, deployment procedures, reflashing guides, and lab operations
• Manage hardware inventory, asset tracking, and equipment lifecycle
• Identify opportunities to improve lab automation, efficiency, repeatability, and engineering support workflows

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of experience supporting hardware labs, embedded systems, automotive development environments, or related technical operations
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting hardware, firmware, software, and system integration issues
• Experience with hardware deployment, system bring-up, bench configuration, and test infrastructure setup
• Strong understanding of Android, Linux, and embedded operating systems
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals within hardware lab or automotive environments
• Experience using ADB, command-line tools, log analysis, and structured debugging techniques
• Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Android Automotive OS (AAOS), Google Automotive Services (GAS), or Android-based infotainment systems
• Familiarity with Vehicle HAL (VHAL), Android Automotive APIs, or automotive middleware
• Experience supporting OEM development benches or automotive vehicle platforms
• Knowledge of CAN, CANoe, CANalyzer, Automotive Ethernet, USB, or serial communication protocols
• Experience supporting CTS, VTS, or ATS certification testing
• Scripting experience using Python, Bash, or ADB automation
• Experience using Jira, Buganizer, or similar engineering tracking tools
• Familiarity with OTA update processes, Android build systems, or flashing pipelines