Hands-On Hardware Integration & Test Engineer

Futurex; Bulverde (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Futurex in Texas is seeking a hands-on Hardware Integration & Test Engineer II to support testing, troubleshooting, firmware provisioning, and system integration of HSMs and cryptographic appliances.

The role takes PCBAs from contract manufacturers through validation, firmware installation, chassis integration, and final functional testing. Strong electronics troubleshooting and practical problem solving are essential; software development is not required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years hands-on electronics testing, PCB troubleshooting, hardware integration, or related technical experience.
• Knowledge of electronic circuits, PCB assemblies, soldering/rework, and electronic test equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot independently.
• Experience assembling, testing, or repairing electronic systems, computer hardware, or server equipment.
• Familiarity with firmware loading or device configuration, or demonstrated ability to learn established processes.
• Clear technical communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Test PCB assemblies from contract manufacturers and perform initial power-on testing.
• Diagnose hardware failures at board, component, and system levels; perform soldering, component replacement, and PCB rework.
• Load, configure, sign, and verify HSM firmware using approved tools and secure procedures.
• Install tested PCBAs into server chassis and HSM appliance configurations; integrate power, cooling, and cabling.
• Perform system bring-up, final functional testing, and production-release verification.
• Investigate failures, perform root-cause analysis, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Schematics reading

PCB troubleshooting

Firmware loading

Server hardware

Soldering & rework

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic analyzers

Job description

Futurex in Texas is seeking a hands-on Hardware Integration & Test Engineer II to support testing, troubleshooting, firmware provisioning, and system integration of HSMs and cryptographic appliances.

The role takes PCBAs from contract manufacturers through validation, firmware installation, chassis integration, and final functional testing. Strong electronics troubleshooting and practical problem solving are essential; software development is not required.