Hardware Engineer (Test Development)

Sigma Software; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Job summary

Sigma Software is seeking an experienced test engineer to drive test execution and infrastructure development in a fast-paced hardware/electronics environment.

You will use oscilloscopes, network analyzers and other equipment to build test setups and test assets, while coordinating with procurement and suppliers. The role includes drafting test plans and conducting design and data reviews to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.S. in Computer/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 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 (Altium preferred).
• Familiarity with lab equipment and tests (oscilloscopes, E-loads, VNA, TDR, spectrum analyzer).
• Experience with Ubuntu and Python.

Responsibilities

• Test Execution using oscilloscopes, network analyzers and other equipment.
• Develop test setups via block diagrams, BoMs and test plans.
• Develop custom test assets such as load simulators and Python scripts.
• Facilitate test infrastructure projects with procurement and suppliers.
• Draft and present Test Plans, Design Reviews and Data Reviews.
• Review and consult on documentation release for standards, design and risk assessments.

Skills

Test Execution

Test Planning

Design Reviews

Data Reviews

Test Infrastructure

Python scripting

Education

B.S./B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

Altium

3DExperience

Catia

Ubuntu

Python

Oscilloscopes

VNA

TDR

Spectrum Analyzer

Polarion

Jira

Confluence

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIESTest ExecutionUse oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and other electrical/environmental test equipmentDevelop test setups via block diagrams, BoMs and test plansTest Infrastructure DevelopmentDevelop custom test assets such as load simulators, test harnessing and python scriptsFacilitate test infrastructure projects by working with procurement and suppliersDocumentationDraft and present Test Plans, Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews and Data ReviewsReview and consult on documentation release for standards, design, and risk assessments

QUALIFICATIONSB.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline4+ years of professional, relevant work experience2+ years in electronics developmentExperience with testing electronic, automotive, aerospace, or vehicle componentsExperience with Design toolsPCBA: Altium preferred3D Modeling: 3DExperience or Catia preferredExperience in using lab equipment (Environmental Chambers, Oscilloscopes, E-loads, VNA, TDR, and spectrum analyzer)Experience with Ubuntu and Python

Bonus QualificationsM.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering or similar disciplineTeam/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 ComplianceSimulation Tools (Ansys preferred)Common bus protocols (SPI, I2C, MDIO)Process/Tool Familiarity with: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