Hardware Engineer (Test Development)

Job description

Company is helping our client find a Hardware Engineer (Test Development) to develop, document, and execute component- and system-level hardware testing.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with suppliers, design engineers, and system engineers to characterize the performance of sensing and compute hardware. You’ll support both early-stage prototype testing and qualification testing for modules intended for vehicle integration.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who is curious, proactive, and comfortable working in fast-paced development environments.

As a Hardware Engineer (Test Development), you'll:

• Develop and execute test plans for component- and system-level validation.
• Design test setups, including block diagrams, bills of materials (BOMs), and test procedures.
• Build custom test assets such as load simulators, test harnesses, and Python-based automation tools.
• Use lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, environmental chambers) to conduct electrical and environmental testing.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to support test infrastructure development and execution.
• Lead and contribute to technical reviews, including test plans, design reviews, test readiness reviews, and data reviews.
• Review and support documentation related to standards, design, and risk assessments.

Ideal candidate profile

Qualifications: B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline 4 years of professional work experience with 2 years in electronics development Experience with testing electronic, automotive, aerospace, or vehicle components Experience with Design tools PCBA: Altium preferred Experience in using lab equipment (Environmental Chambers, Oscilloscopes, E-loads, VNA, TDR, and spectrum analyzer) Experience with Ubuntu and Python

Daily tasks

As a Hardware Engineer you will be responsible for developing, documenting and executing component and system-level hardware testing. You will collaborate with suppliers, design and system engineers to characterize the functional performance of company sense and compute hardware. You will be responsible for development testing on early prototypes and qualification testing on modules intended for vehicle use. Projects 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 us as an exceptional hardware engineer.

Required skills

Responsibilities: 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

Business driver of role

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: CAN Compliance Common bus protocols (SPI, I2C, MDIO) Process/Tool Familiarity with: Data Acquisition systems (UEI and/or Keysight preferred) Requirement-Test Case management tools (Polarion preferred) Atlassian software products (Jira/Confluence)