Electrical Engineer, Test

Atomic Machines; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Atomic Machines in California is seeking an Electrical Engineer, Test to help build and scale test systems for validating novel micromachine devices. You will work at the intersection of electrical engineering, software, instrumentation, and experimentation, collaborating with senior engineers to automate and debug test setups for device characterization and manufacturing validation.

The role involves instrumentation integration, PCB bring-up, firmware validation, data collection, and

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in test/electrical engineering or related hardware roles.
• Experience with electronics, instrumentation, or embedded hardware in a lab.
• Familiar with analog/mixed-signal circuits and common blocks like op-amps.
• Proficient with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies).
• Experience coding in Python, C, or C++ for automation or embedded use.
• Ability to troubleshoot across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Build, debug, and deploy custom test systems for device characterization and manufacturing validation.
• Develop and execute test plans from engineering specifications and requirements.
• Integrate lab instrumentation, sensors, power systems, and microcontrollers into automated setups.
• Develop automation and control software for instrumentation and data collection.
• Assist with PCB bring-up, firmware validation, and hardware debugging.
• Collect, analyze, and document test data to support engineering decisions.
• Troubleshoot electrical, firmware, software, and system integration issues in lab environments.
• Design and assemble test fixtures and supporting hardware infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Device, Manufacturing, and Production teams to define test requirements.

Skills

Test engineering

Electrical engineering

Embedded systems

Instrumentation

Python

C/C++

Lab equipment

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, or related technical field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Power supplies

Source meters

STM32

Arduino

PCB debugging

Job description

About Atomic Machines

Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler™ technology. This full-stack technology enables new classes of micromachines to be designed and built by offering manufacturing processes and a materials library that is inaccessible to semiconductor manufacturing methods. It promises to unlock MEMS manufacturing for the many device classes frustrated by semiconductor methods and to open up entirely new product classes. The Matter Compiler™ technology fully realizes the digital manufacturing dream: bits and raw materials go in, and complete, functional micromachines come out. The Atomic Machines team has also created an exciting first device – one that was only made possible by the existence of the Matter CompilerTM technology – that we will be unveiling to the world soon.

Our offices are in Emeryville and Santa Clara, California.

About The Role:

Atomic Machines is seeking an Electrical Engineer, Test to help build and scale the systems used to validate entirely new classes of devices. At Atomic Machines, we are developing a novel robotic manufacturing platform—the Matter Compiler™—that enables new materials and fabrication processes not possible in conventional manufacturing environments.

This role sits at the intersection of electrical engineering, software, instrumentation, and experimental development. You will work closely with senior engineers to design, build, automate, and debug custom test systems used for device characterization, reliability testing, and manufacturing validation.

Many of the systems we develop do not have established playbooks or known outcomes. Success in this role requires strong engineering fundamentals, curiosity, persistence, and a willingness to work through ambiguous technical problems across hardware and software boundaries.

You will contribute to the full lifecycle of test development, including instrumentation integration, PCB bring-up, firmware validation, automation software, data collection, and experimental debugging. Projects may involve custom electronics, microcontrollers, automation software, mechanical fixtures, high-voltage systems, or integrating commercial instrumentation into larger automated test environments.

This is a highly hands‑on role ideal for engineers who enjoy building, troubleshooting, learning across disciplines, and working closely with physical hardware systems.

What You’ll Do

• Build, debug, and deploy custom test systems for device characterization and manufacturing validation
• Develop and execute test plans from engineering specifications and experimental requirements
• Integrate lab instrumentation, sensors, power systems, and microcontrollers into automated test setups
• Develop automation and control software for instrumentation and data collection
• Assist with PCB bring-up, firmware validation, and hardware debugging
• Collect, analyze, and document test data to support engineering and manufacturing decisions
• Troubleshoot electrical, firmware, software, and system integration issues in lab environments
• Design and assemble test fixtures, wiring, and supporting hardware infrastructure
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Device, Manufacturing, and Production teams to define test requirements and improve reliability
• Research instrumentation, components, and test approaches to support build-versus-buy decisions
• Document test procedures, interfaces, and validation results to support reproducibility and production handoff

What You’ll Need

• 2–5 years of experience in test engineering, electrical engineering, embedded systems, instrumentation, or related hardware development roles
• Experience working with electronics, instrumentation, or embedded hardware systems in a lab environment
• Familiarity with analog and mixed‑signal circuits, including common building blocks such as op‑amps, filters, relays, and power devices
• Experience using standard electronic lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and source meters
• Experience writing software or scripts in Python, C, or C++ for automation, instrumentation, or embedded systems
• Familiarity with instrumentation communication protocols and device integration
• Experience with PCB debugging, hardware bring‑up, soldering, and bench‑level troubleshooting
• Ability to work through ambiguous technical problems with persistence and attention to detail
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field

Bonus Points For

• Experience developing automated test systems or manufacturing test infrastructure
• Experience with microcontroller platforms such as STM32 or Arduino
• Familiarity with Python-based test automation frameworks
• Experience integrating commercial instrumentation into automated systems
• Exposure to reliability, environmental, or high-voltage testing
• Experience working in fast-paced R&D or hardware startup environments
• Experience with PCB layout or simple board design

The compensation for this position also includes equity and benefits.

Salary Range

$160,000 — $185,000 USD