Hardware and Test Automation Engineer

OneNav; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

401K

Life insurance

Lunch on-site

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

OneNav is seeking a Hardware Test Automation Engineer to support R&D and automation of tests for GNSS receivers. You will work with RF, digital hardware, software QA, and field-testing teams to deliver automated test solutions for prototype and field testing worldwide.

The role requires hands-on hardware testing, Python scripting, and experience with lab equipment. On-site collaboration in Sunnyvale, CA is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in EE, CS or equivalent degree required.
• 3+ years in RF or digital hardware R&D engineering.
• 3+ years of Python programming experience.
• Hands-on with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, waveform generators, power supplies).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with customer focus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests of receiver hardware (RF and digital).
• Write automation scripts using test hardware APIs.
• Configure and operate test hardware.
• Debug hardware-related issues.

Skills

Python programming

RF/Digital hardware R&D

Analytical ability

Customer-orientation

Independent thinking

Education

BS in EE, CS, or equivalent

Tools

Xilinx FPGA tools

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for a Hardware Test Automation Engineer to help support R&D and automation of tests for custom GNSS receivers built by oneNav. The HW team delivers portable prototype systems for oneNav Field Testing and Customer evaluations worldwide. You'll face exciting challenges and provide high-impact solutions in a small group of highly experienced RF, Digital HW, Software QA, and Customer Deployment and Field Test teams.

Responsibilities:

• Perform various tests of receiver hardware (both RF and digital)
• Writing automation software (scripts) using test hardware APIs
• Configuration and operation of test hardware
• Debugging of various issues of receiver hardware

Minimum qualifications:

• BS in EE, CS, or equivalent
• 3+ years of RF or Digital Hardware R&D Engineer experience
• 3+ years of Python programming language
• Solid experience with lab equipment, oscilloscopes, function generators, waveform generators, and power supplies
• Good analytical ability and problem-solving skills and Customer-orientation
• Ability to think independently while also being a solid team player.

Preferred qualifications:

• Solid knowledge of Python or C/C++ programming
• Knowledge of Xilinx FPGA development tools (XSDK, Vitis)
• Board-level assembly experience in RF/microwave and high-speed mixed signal silicon
• R&D or prototype development of PCBs for high-volume mobile wireless, wearables, and IoT applications
• Experience with GNSS receiver technology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits/Perks:

• Amazing Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Stock Options
• Unlimited PTO
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Twenty dollars a day for lunch when working on-site
• Commuter benefits
• Pet Insurance

About the Team:

oneNav’steam comprises top GNSS experts from Qualcomm, Apple, Intel,SnapTrack,SiRFand Trimble, with decades of GNSS and mobile industry experience. Our team has extensive experience in GNSS system architecture, multipath, signal processing, ASIC design and AI/machine learning, and has collectively filed over 200 career GNSS patents.We are backed by Norwest Ventures, GSR Ventures and Google Ventures.You can find more information at www.onenav.ai.