Hardware / Board Bring-Up Technician

UST; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

UST in Mountain View, CA seeks a hands-on Hardware / Board Bring-Up Technician (Associate II - Lab Support) to bring up prototype hardware, debug boards, flash firmware, and validate system functionality using lab equipment and CLI tools. The role emphasizes diagnosing hardware issues, performing firmware updates, and executing test plans with serial terminals.

The candidate should have 2–5+ years in hardware testing or lab support, an associate degree or equivalent in electronics, and

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years hands-on hardware testing, board bring-up, or lab support.
• Experience executing power-on sequences and validating functional boards.
• Strong debugging of digital, analog, or power circuitry.
• Firmware flashing and CLI tool usage; serial terminal proficiency.
• Basic scripting in Python, Bash, or Shell.
• Proficient use of lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, analyzers).
• Associate's degree or vocational certificate in Electronics Engineering Tech or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Board Bring-Up & Validation: perform initial power-on, bring-up, and functional validation of boards and assemblies.
• Hardware Debug & Troubleshooting: diagnose and resolve hardware and electrical issues at component or board level.
• Firmware Flashing: program and update board firmware, BIOS, and microcontrollers using standard programmers.
• Testing & Script Execution: run test plans, execute scripts, and interact with hardware via CLI and serial terminals.
• Lab Equipment Operation: operate oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, and function generators.
• Rework & Modifications: perform minor SMT soldering, wire modifications, and ECO rework on prototypes.
• Documentation & Tracking: log test results, track bugs, and record hardware revisions.

Skills

Hardware testing

Board bring-up

Lab support

Firmware flashing

CLI terminals

Scripting basics

Education

Associate's degree or vocational cert in Electronics Tech

Tools

Tera Term

PuTTY

Minicom

Python

Bash

Job description

Role description

Hardware / Board Bring-Up Technician

Associate II - Lab Support

Who We Are:

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you'll create a boundless impact that transforms your career-and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are:

UST is searching for a skilled hands-on Hardware / Board Bring-Up Technician to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for bringing up new prototype hardware, executing board-level debugging, flashing firmware, and validating system functionality using lab equipment and command-line tools.

The opportunity:

• Board Bring-Up & Validation: Perform initial power-on, bring-up, and functional validation of bare-metal boards, prototypes, and system assemblies.
• Hardware Debug & Troubleshooting: Inspect, diagnose, and resolve hardware and electrical issues down to the component or board level.
• Firmware Flashing: Program and update board firmware, BIOS, and microcontrollers using standard programmers and utilities.
• Testing & Script Execution: Execute test plans, run automated test scripts, and interact with hardware via Command Line Interfaces (CLI) and serial terminal environments.
• Lab Equipment Operation: Set up and operate oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, bench top power supplies, and function generators to capture diagnostic data.
• Rework & Modifications: Perform minor surface-mount soldering, wire modifications, and ECO rework on prototype PCBs as needed.
• Documentation & Tracking: Document test results, track bugs, and log hardware revisions for the engineering team.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:

• Experience: 2-5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware testing, board bring-up, or lab support roles.
• Board Bring-Up & Validation: Proven experience executing power-on sequences and verifying functional board performance.
• Hardware Debugging: Strong background troubleshooting digital, analog, or power circuitry.
• Firmware & Software Tools: Proficient in flashing firmware, working with CLI tools, and operating serial terminals (e.g., Tera Term, PuTTY, Minicom).
• Scripting: Basic experience running existing test scripts (Python, Bash, or Shell) in Linux/Windows environments.
• Lab Equipment Mastery: Proficient in the hands-on use of oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and power supplies.
• Education: Associate's degree or vocational certification in Electronics Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic soldering skills (SMD rework, jumper wires, fine-pitch components).
• Familiarity with common hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, USB, JTAG).
• Experience using issue-tracking systems (e.g., Jira) to report hardware defect reports.

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Mountain View, California

Compensation Range: $45,000-$68,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What we believe:

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

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Skills

Debugging, Hardware Development, Inventory Management, Semiconductor Process Equipment, Functional Testing, Installation and Commissioning, Prototype Assembly

Benefits

Compensation range: $ 45,000.00 to 68,000.00 per year