Hardware System Test Engineer

Cerebras; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an expert in manufacturing testing for advanced electronic systems. The ideal candidate will collaborate with teams to develop test solutions, enhance product quality, and ensure reliability through rigorous testing methodologies. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Dental plan

Pension (up to 5% match)

Life assurance

Income protection

Parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in manufacturing testing of advanced electronic systems.
• Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals.
• Experience developing tests for high-speed interconnects (PCIe Gen5/6, Ethernet).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test software supporting hardware testing throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct test coverage analysis and planning aligned with overall test strategy.
• Support manufacturing test solutions from NPI to high-volume production.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication

Data analysis

Tools

Python

C/C++

Bash

Git

Linux

Assembly programming

Job description

The Product Test and Diagnosis team requires additional expertise and experience in high-performance computer system hardware testing. Our mission is to deliver high-quality manufacturing test solutions for advanced technology products. The role involves close collaboration with the hardware design team and other PTD team members to define and develop appropriate test solutions that ensure hardware quality.

The Team

The Product Test and Diagnosis team detects and manages hardware defects arising during manufacturing and usage, covering chips, boards, and finished systems both at manufacturing sites and in the field.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design and develop test software supporting hardware testing throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct test coverage analysis and planning aligned with overall test strategy and quality goals.
• Collaborate with Contract Manufacturing (CM) partners to deploy test solutions into production.
• Provide technical support and create SOPs for CM partners.
• Support failure analysis for reliability issues and field returns to improve test coverage.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to develop and implement solutions.
• Support manufacturing test solutions from NPI to high-volume production.
• Analyze test results and supporting data to inform decisions.
• Identify root causes of technical issues spanning hardware and software.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in manufacturing testing of advanced electronic systems.
• Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals.
• Proficiency with Python, C/C++, Bash, and Git.
• Experience using Linux command line.
• Ability to collaborate with software, silicon, and hardware design teams.
• Problem-solving skills for complex electronic systems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience developing tests for high-speed interconnects (PCIe Gen5/6, Ethernet).
• Experience with microcontroller development/debug environments.
• Experience in both NPI and volume manufacturing testing.
• Several years of relevant experience.
• Basic data analysis skills.
• Experience with Assembly programming.

We offer a competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental plan, pension (up to 5% match), life assurance, income protection, parental leave, employee assistance programs, and more. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an equitable work environment. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during the interview process.

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship or support.