Hardware Engineer IV (High Speed)

Insight Global; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join its Reality Labs organization, focusing on characterizing sensors, audio, and camera subsystems and validating PCB modules. The role involves hands-on bench testing, script-driven automation, and collaboration with domain leads to meet project deadlines in a cutting-edge AR/VR environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in electrical system testing for consumer electronics, strong lab skills, and experience with Python and possibly C#.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Electrical System testing for consumer electronics.
• Experience with sensors, audio, or camera subsystems.
• Experience with bench electrical testing and lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMM, e-load, power supply, power analyzer, signal generator, temp chamber).
• Understanding of board schematics and layout; identify potential failure points in DUT.
• Knowledge of Python for data processing and automation.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Self-motivated and a team player.
• High-speed characterization/testing; SIPI knowledge board and system-level validation/debugging.
• C# and shell scripting are nice to have.
• Experience with data acquisition devices (DAQ).
• Masters in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Responsibilities

• Define electrical characterization/validation methodologies for sensors, audio, and camera subsystems.
• Track and execute detailed test plans for PCB, modules, and subsystems characterization.
• Develop automated test setups with software scripting to implement module characterization/validation.
• Own execution, interpretation, and reporting of results.
• Support system bring-up and debugging activities.
• Clearly communicate test plans and results.

Skills

Electrical testing

Python

C#

Shell scripting

Board analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMM

E-load

Power supply

Power analyzer

Signal generator

Temp chamber

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Hardware Engineer to join one of the world's leading technology companies. This will be part of the Reality Labs organization which brings people around the world through next generation Augmented, Mixed, and Virtual Reality. The main function of a hardware engineer is to research, design, develop, test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. A typical hardware engineer is responsible for the manufacture and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Define electrical characterization/validation methodologies for sensors, audio, camera subsystems by working with domain leads and partners

Track and execute on detailed test plans for the PCB, modules, subsystems characterization to meet key deadlines and priority goals. Characterization coverage includes low speed signal interface (I2C, I2S, SPI, PDM...etc), I/O signals, high speed differential interface (MIPI, USB ...etc), sensors, microphones, cameras

Develop automated test setups with SW scripting to implement module characterization/validation

Own execution, interpretation, and reporting of results.

Support system bring up and debug activities

Clearly communicate test plans and results

Pay range: $85/hrWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

5+ years of Electrical System testing for consumer electronics

Experience with one of the subsystems - sensors, audio, camera

Experience executing electrical testing on the bench. Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMM, e-load, power supply, power analyzer, signal generator, and temp chamber.

Understanding of board schematics and board layout. Ability to find proper probe locations and identify potential points of failure in the DUT.

Knowledge of Python for data processing and automation.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience

Self-motivated and team player

High speed characterization/testing experience. SIPI knowledge Board and system level Validation and debugging experience

C# and shell scripting is nice to have.

Experience with data acquisition device (DAQ).

Masters in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science