Fotokite is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer with a strong focus on Electrical Engineering to enhance our team's product testing capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with electrical test equipment as well as the interpretation and analysis of test data essential for verifying and validating product specifications. This role requires the ability to analyze circuits and develop comprehensive test plans to identify, isolate and document board level anomalies. Duties in this role include designing actionable validation and verification tests, troubleshooting hardware failures, collaborating with design teams to improve hardware designs, and developing diagnostic tools and methodologies to enhance overall product reliability and performance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts rigorous validation and verification tests on hardware components and systems to ensure they meet design specifications and performance requirements.
• Identifies, documents, and troubleshoots hardware failures or discrepancies, working closely with the design team to diagnose issues and recommend improvements.
• Works closely with electrical and hardware design teams to provide feedback and insights from test results, contributing to the iterative design improvement process.
• Utilizes and develops advanced diagnostic tools and techniques to identify, document, and resolve electrical issues, enhancing the reliability and performance of hardware products.
• Supports the continuous improvement of hardware testing methodologies and quality assurance processes to enhance product reliability and performance.
• Continuously refines testing processes and methodologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of electrical hardware testing.
• Provides technical support to manufacturing and support teams, assisting with the implementation of hardware modifications and updates as needed.
• Additional responsibilities assigned as required.

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or certification or proven experience in the robotics, electro-mechanical, or any other related technical field 

• Demonstrated experience with service/maintenance/bring-up of electronic devices and/or robotics systems
• Experience with computer networking, Linux, small-scale manufacturing or product assembly is a plus
• Hands-on experience with robotics, drones, UAS or UAV systems is a plus
• Experience with firefighting / public safety is a plus

• Applicants should be self-motivated with strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
• Diligent, methodical problem solving skills are a must
• Excellent analytical, time-management and verbal / written communications skills
• Travel may be required at times

Compensation & benefits

• Salary range of $65k–$85k (salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data)
• This position includes a benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance; life insurance; 401(k) savings plan; paid holidays; paid time off; short-term and long-term disability; and paid parental leave

We require that applicants already have permission to work in the US. We will not sponsor work-related visas now or in the future.Please include both a resume and cover letter. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Fotokite US LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sexual orientation and expression, age, marital status, disability, religion, national origin, military service, arrest/conviction record, victims of domestic violence, and genetics.