Embedded Lab Technician: Linux, Robotics & Firmware

Randstad Digital Americas; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Digital Americas in San Diego, CA is seeking a Junior Lab Technician to support testing and prototyping operations for embedded hardware, Linux environments, and robotics platforms.

You will assist engineering with setup, maintenance, and verification of hardware/software environments, and help with HIL tests and device flashing. Early-career technician or recent graduate welcome.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Electronics, Robotics, Computer Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Basic electronic prototyping, wiring, crimping, reading schematics.
• Strong ability to log and document test procedures clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lab & Bench Setup: Assemble, wire, and configure test benches, sensors, actuators, SBCs.
• System Testing & Flashing: Flash OS images and firmware; assist with hardware-in-the-loop tests.
• Linux Environment Support: Boot and maintain Linux-based development machines and edge devices.
• Autonomous Hardware Support: Mount, calibrate, verify sensors used in autonomous test rigs.
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Use lab equipment and software logs to isolate faults.
• Inventory & Safety: Maintain lab inventory and enforce safety protocols.

Skills

Linux command line

SBCs (Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson)

Embedded hardware

Robotics

Troubleshooting

Lab setup

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in Electronics/Robotics/Computer Engineering Technology

Tools

BalenaEtcher

dd

minicom

screen

PuTTY

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic analyzers

Job description

Randstad Digital Americas in San Diego, CA is seeking a Junior Lab Technician to support testing and prototyping operations for embedded hardware, Linux environments, and robotics platforms.

You will assist engineering with setup, maintenance, and verification of hardware/software environments, and help with HIL tests and device flashing. Early-career technician or recent graduate welcome.