Hardware Engineer

Vertex Sigma Software; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Free breakfast and lunch

Job summary

A leading technology firm located in California is seeking an enthusiastic Hardware Engineer to develop and execute hardware testing for electronic and automotive components. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or a related field, possess over 4 years of relevant experience, and be skilled in Python scripting and utilizing lab equipment. The role includes collaboration with suppliers and detailed documentation of testing procedures. Benefits include a comprehensive healthcare plan, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant work experience in electronics development.
• Experience with automotive, aerospace, or vehicle component testing.
• Knowledge of lab equipment such as Environmental Chambers and Oscilloscopes.

Responsibilities

• Execute hardware testing and characterization of prototypes.
• Develop test setups and infrastructure for testing.
• Document and present test plans and reviews.

Skills

Electrical/environmental testing

Test setup development

Python scripting

Collaboration

Education

B.S. in Computer Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Oscilloscopes

3DExperience

Altium

Job description

As our hardware engineer you will be responsible for developing, documenting and executing component and system-level hardware testing. You will collaborate with suppliers, design and system engineers to characterize the functional performance of Sigma sense and computer hardware. You will be responsible for development testing on early prototypes and qualification testing on modules intended for vehicle use. Projects range from interface compliance testing to developing purpose built tools. We are looking for someone who’s enthusiastic, innovative, a self-starter, and willing to take on the challenges to work with us as an exceptional hardware engineer.

Responsibilities

• Test Execution
• Use oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and other electrical/environmental test equipment
• Develop test setups via block diagrams, BoMs and test plans
• Test Infrastructure Development
• Develop custom test assets such as load simulators, test harnessing and python scripts
• Facilitate test infrastructure projects by working with procurement and suppliers
• Documentation
• Draft and present Test Plans, Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews and Data Reviews
• Review and consult on documentation release for standards, design, and risk assessments

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
• 4+ years of professional, relevant work experience
• 2+ years in electronics development
• Experience with testing electronic, automotive, aerospace, or vehicle components
• Experience with Design tools
• PCBA: Altium preferred
• 3D Modeling: 3DExperience or Catia preferred
• Experience in using lab equipment (Environmental Chambers, Oscilloscopes, E-loads, VNA, TDR, and spectrum analyzer)
• Experience with Ubuntu and Python

Bonus Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering or similar discipline
• Team/club competitions (e.g. SAE, FIRST, DARPA)
• Systems and networking foundational knowledge (systems architecture, memory hierarchy, storage subsystems, LANs, routing)
• Experience with Ethernet switching chipsets (i.e. Broadcom, Marvell), PCIe, CAN Compliance
• Simulation Tools (Ansys preferred)
• Common bus protocols (SPI, I2C, MDIO)
• Data Acquisition systems (UEI and/or Keysight preferred)
• Requirement-Test Case management tools (Polarion preferred)
• Atlassian software products (Jira/Confluence)

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Training & Development
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Free breakfast and lunch