Embedded Systems Test Engineer

Intellisense Systems, Inc.; Torrance, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

10 holidays

401(k) match

Medical/ Vision/ Dental

HSA/FSA

Tuition assistance

EAP

Life Insurance

Workers' Comp

Voluntary life

Job summary

Intellisense Systems, Inc. in Torrance, CA seeks an Embedded Systems Test Engineer to validate rugged military hardware for air, land, and sea platforms.

You will join the Tactical Systems Department to develop automated tests, fixtures, and procedures, ensuring reliable performance across extreme environments. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, collaboration with senior engineers, and end-to-end validation from hardware to embedded software.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering with a focus on microcontrollers.
• 2+ years in a technical field with strong organizational, time management, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in electronics hardware, microcontrollers, embedded C, and Python.
• Experience with circuit board schematics and microcontrollers/microprocessors.
• Experience with electronic lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, logic analyzers).
• Experience with digital serial interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART).
• Excellent computer literacy; MS Office and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Strong communication skills and ability to present technical ideas to diverse teams.
• Willingness to own testing beyond embedded code (power supplies, mixed-signal circuits, physics experiments).

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, execute tests, and generate reports with conclusive analyses and recommendations.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to create automated test code, software, and test fixtures.
• Coordinate with the program manager on time estimates, timelines, and testing solutions.
• Work with senior engineers to improve test methods for comprehensive validation of products.
• Troubleshoot boards, hardware, and embedded code and perform Root Cause Analysis.
• Document procedures, results, and conclusions in detail.
• Conduct environmental, EMI/EMC/ESD and other military standard testing in lab facilities.

Skills

Embedded C

Python

Microcontrollers

Circuit boards

I2C/SPI/UART

Oscilloscope

Jira/Confluence

MS Office

Strong communication

Advanced testing

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering / Software Engineering / Computer Engineering

Tools

Git/Bitbucket

Automation scripting

Job description

Intellisense Systems, Inc.is a privately held company with a proven track record of developing and deploying innovative products that successfully operate in the most extreme environments.We are a fast-growing Southern California technology innovator that solves tough, mission-critical challenges for our customers in the aerospace, defense, and commercial markets.We design, develop, and manufacture advanced products for ground, maritime, and airborne applications.

We’re seeking a motivated Embedded Systems Test Engineer to join our growing Tactical Systems Department to support the development of cutting-edge, ruggedized military hardware for air, land, and sea. This department focuses on tightly integrated, compact sensing and computing technologies to deliver mission critical information at the edge. Our products have been deployed and proven across all seven continents in the harshest environments on the planet.

This is an on-site role located in Torrance, CA.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, perform test procedures, and create test reports that provide thoughtful and conclusive analysis, next steps, and innovative ideas.
• Work on a multi-faceted team to perform data analysis, develop automated test code and software, and design test fixtures for both upcoming products as well as new technological research.
• Cooperate and communicate with the program manager on time estimation, timelines, and technical solutions related to testing.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to create more effective and efficient test methods that enable 100% test of our products and prototypes.
• Troubleshoot circuit boards, hardware, embedded microcontroller code, etc. and perform Root Cause Analysis.
• Establish test methods and provide detailed documentation of procedures, results, and conclusions.
• Perform environmental, EMI/EMC/ESD, and other military standard testing in external and internal lab facilities.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering with a focus on microcontrollers.
• 2+ years of professional or academic experience in a technical field that demonstrates strong organizational, time management, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in electronics hardware, microcontrollers, embedded C, and Python.
• Experience with circuit board schematics.
• Experience with microcontrollers and/or microprocessors.
• Experience with electronic lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• Experience with digital serial interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, etc.
• Excellent computer literacy and working knowledge of MS Office and Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) including presenting ideas, test plans, and technical knowledge internally to a diverse team in engineering, science, and other non-technical backgrounds.
• A willingness to own and perform testing beyond embedded code such as power supplies, mixed signal circuits, and physics experiments.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge in design standards and interfaces with respect to MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 testing.
• Experience developing and maintaining test plans and reports to demonstrate meeting customer-provided or -derived system requirements.
• Working knowledge of coding best practices and standards.
• Expert in GIT and/or Bitbucket for repository.

What You Can Expect

• The ability to innovate, develop, and transition prototype technologies into new products, and to be rewarded for successful transitions.
• The chance to continually work on new differentiating technologies and implement simple elegant solutions to meet customer needs and that make an impact.
• Leadership that enables its engineers with all the tools they need to be successful.

Pay Range

$90,000-$130,000 (However, base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience)

Benefits

• 4 Weeks PTO a year (including 40 hours of PTO your first day
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4% of salary (no vesting period)
• Multiple options for Medical, Vision, DentalInsurance plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance (30% of Tuition with a minimum qualifying grade)
• 100% Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 100% Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• 100% Paid Workers Compensation Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance

The unique culture at Intellisense offers the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization. We are looking for individuals that have a wide breadth of experience while also being subject matter experts in their respective field.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail]

Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). Intellisense Systems, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.