Electrical Test Engineer, Advanced Sensors

HRL Laboratories, LLC; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Gym facilities

Paid time off

Job summary

HRL Laboratories is seeking an electronics engineer to advance MEMS IMU validation for navigation-grade systems across automotive and aerospace applications. You will define test plans, validate performance, and prepare prototypes for external evaluation in a high-precision lab environment.

The role requires 3+ years of hands-on electronics experience, strong fundamentals in analog/digital design, and proficiency with MATLAB, Python, and LabVIEW.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics technology, physics, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on electronics experience.
• Experience managing production and test documentation as well as requirements validation and artifact production.
• Knowledge of fundamental electrical engineering and circuit design principles.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or similar for data analysis and automation.
• Experience using test equipment (e.g. VNA, TDR, oscilloscope).
• Strong hardware fundamentals (analog, digital, mixed signal, power) and interaction with embedded firmware.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop system-level validation by defining test plans, pass/fail criteria, and ensuring release readiness with robust coverage.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure requirements flow down and documentation for transition to production.
• Maintain configuration control and prep prototypes for external evaluation and qualification.
• Perform testing, characterization, and assembly of advanced electronic and hardware assemblies.
• Analyze, report and present test results to technical staff and management.
• Operate electronic test equipment to verify and troubleshoot instrumentation systems.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

LabVIEW

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in EE, Electronics Tech, Physics

Tools

VNA

TDR

Oscilloscope

Job description

HRL Laboratories pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers to help them remove limitations and create competitive advantage. HRL then transitions the work back to customers – ready for real-world application. For more than 70 years, HRL’s rich portfolio of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations continues to build on each other — often in unexpected, profound and far-reaching ways. As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM, HRL prioritizes purpose over profit, significantly advancing the state of the art.

Position Summary:

HRL's compact, high-performance MEMS IMUs are revolutionizing navigation systems by delivering reliable guidance in GPS-degraded environments. Engineered with navigation-grade precision, these IMUs provide a cost-effective and scalable solution for automotive, aerospace, and other demanding applications where traditional GPS reliance falls short. These innovations aim to deliver a first-of-its-kind navigation-grade product that combines reliability, precision, and affordability. By offering a viable alternative to traditional IMUs, HRL's MEMS technology is advancing the capabilities of autonomous systems and enabling precise navigation in challenging environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop system level validation by defining test plans, developing pass/fail criteria, and ensuring release readiness through robust test coverage and reproducible results
• Partner cross functionally to ensure requirements flow down, system integration readiness, and technical documentation needed for smooth transition to low-rate production
• Maintain configuration control, support engineering change processes, and prepare prototypes and early production IMUs for external evaluation and qualification
• Perform testing, characterization, and assembly of advanced electronic and hardware assemblies
• Analyze, report and present test results to technical staff and management
• Operate electronic test equipment to verify, evaluate, and troubleshoot instrumentation systems and components

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Technology, Physics, or related field
• 3+ years of related hands-on electronics experience
• Experience managing production and test documentation as well as requirements validation and artifact production
• Knowledge of fundamental electrical engineering and circuit design principles
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or similar for data analysis and automation
• Experience using test equipment (e.g. VNA, TDR, oscilloscope)
• Strong hardware fundamentals (analog, digital, mixed signal, power) and understanding of how they interact with embedded firmware
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team and independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with IMU or MEMS development, including prototype bring up, and performance validation
• Experience with IMU test equipment (vibration systems, shock testers, rate tables, centrifuges, thermal chambers) and test automation/instrumentation interfaces
• Hands-on experience with GNC integration, test and evaluation
• Proficiency in use of computers, engineering workstations, electronic equipment, oral and written communication, interaction with vendors/colleagues and willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience with Xilinx Vivado, UltraScale architectures, or ASIC platforms
• Experience reading schematic designs using tools like Altium Designer

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift moderate sized test equipment and climb ladders and scaffolding

Special Requirements:

• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay Range: $128,000 - $159,950
• Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location (California). The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Benefits: HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, Sick time, upward mobility, and an exciting and challenging work environment.
• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: https://www.hrl.com/careers/benefits

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