Hardware Engineer - Test Development

Title: Hardware Engineer - Test Development

Pay Rate: $65/hr DOE

Location: Foster City, CA / Onsite

Type: Full Time

About Our Client

Our client is a pioneering automotive services organization committed to redefining how people move. With a focus on innovation, quality, and user experience, they collaborate across industries to develop transformative solutions that respond to evolving urban needs.

About the Role

We are seeking a Hardware Engineer focused on test development to support component and system-level validation efforts. This role is fully onsite and requires close collaboration with internal engineering teams and external suppliers. You will contribute to both early-stage prototype validation and qualification testing for production-bound hardware, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and execute hardware test plans at both component and system levels
• Utilize lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and environmental tools to conduct testing
• Design and build test setups including block diagrams, bills of materials, and validation procedures
• Create custom test infrastructure including load simulators, harnesses, and Python-based automation tools
• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to support development of test systems
• Prepare and present technical documentation including test plans, design reviews, and readiness reviews
• Review engineering documentation related to standards, design validation, and risk assessments

About You

You are a hands-on engineer with a strong foundation in hardware testing and development. You thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and take initiative in building innovative test solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 4 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in electronics development
• Experience testing electronic, automotive, aerospace, or similar hardware systems
• Familiarity with PCB design tools such as Altium
• Proficiency with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, environmental chambers, electronic loads, VNAs, TDRs, and spectrum analyzers
• Experience working with Ubuntu and Python

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Engineering or a related discipline
• Participation in engineering competitions such as SAE, FIRST, or DARPA challenges
• Knowledge of systems architecture, networking, and hardware subsystems
• Experience with CAN compliance and common communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, and MDIO
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems such as UEI or Keysight
• Experience with requirement and test case management tools such as Polarion
• Experience using Atlassian tools including Jira and Confluence

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas.

About Cinder

Cinder is a people-first staffing and recruiting company committed to creating workplaces where employees feel valued, supported, and engaged. Our mission is to leverage our power as a recruiting and consulting company to build workplaces where people thrive. Backed by our ISO 9001 certification, we deliver high-quality staffing solutions, and our clients have rated us over 100% for multiple quarters. Join us and be part of a team that makes a real impact!