Hardware Test Engineer

Job Title: Hardware Test Engineer

Location: Foster City, CA (Onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Summary:
Our client is hiring a Hardware Test Engineer to design, develop, and execute hardware validation and test solutions for component and system-level electronics. This role focuses on test engineering, validation, automation, and infrastructure development for advanced sensing and compute hardware used in vehicle systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute hardware test plans, test cases, and validation strategies
• Perform component-level and system-level testing on prototypes and production hardware
• Conduct functional testing, interface compliance testing, and performance characterization
• Design and build test setups, fixtures, and test infrastructure (block diagrams, BoMs)
• Develop test automation scripts using Python
• Build custom test solutions (load simulators, test harnesses)
• Use lab equipment: oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, TDR, E-loads, environmental chambers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware design, systems engineering, suppliers)
• Support test readiness reviews, design reviews, and data analysis/reporting
• Maintain engineering documentation, validation reports, and compliance records

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in hardware testing, validation, or electronics development
• Hands-on experience with electronic systems testing (automotive, aerospace, or embedded systems)
• Experience with PCB/PCBA design tools (Altium preferred)
• Strong experience with lab instrumentation and measurement tools
• Proficiency in Python scripting and Linux/Ubuntu environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering
• Experience with automotive systems, vehicle electronics, or embedded hardware validation
• Knowledge of communication protocols: CAN, SPI, I2C, MDIO
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems (Keysight, UEI)
• Experience with test management tools (Polarion, Jira, Confluence)
• Understanding of systems architecture, networking, and hardware interfaces