Hardware Engineer - Test Development

DeWinter Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DeWinter Group in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Hardware Engineer focused on Test Development to design and implement testing strategies for automotive hardware components. You will work onsite with suppliers and engineers to validate performance and reliability across system and module levels.

Based in Foster City, you will develop test assets, run comprehensive measurements, and automate routines with Python, contributing to autonomous vehicle hardware qualification and overall vehicle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Engineering or related disciplines (preferred)
• 2+ years hands-on work in electronics development and testing (preferred)
• Experience with early prototypes and vehicle qualification testing (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies for hardware components at system and module levels.
• Bridge design concepts with real-world functionality through meticulous testing and infrastructure development.
• Collaborate with suppliers and engineers to ensure highest standards of hardware performance for automotive applications.

Skills

Test development

Python scripting

Electrical testing

Test planning

Ubuntu

PCB design

3D modeling

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. in Engineering

Tools

Altium

3DExperience/Catia

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Environmental chambers

Job description

Hardware Engineer - Test Development

Join a pioneering team at the forefront of vehicle technology as a Hardware Engineer specializing in Test Development. This critical role offers the opportunity to shape the future of automotive hardware systems by developing robust testing methodologies, collaborating with leading suppliers and engineers, and ensuring the highest standards of hardware performance for cutting-edge vehicles. If you're passionate about innovation, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact, this is your chance to be part of an exciting journey.

Role Overview:

As a Hardware Engineer in Test Development, you will develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies for hardware components at both the system and module levels. Working onsite in Foster City, you'll utilize advanced testing equipment to characterize, validate, and improve hardware performance and reliability for vehicle-use applications. Your contributions will be essential in bridging design concepts with real-world functionality through meticulous testing and infrastructure development, supporting the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 6+ years of relevant experience in electronics or hardware testing
• Strong proficiency with oscilloscopes, network analyzers, environmental chambers, and other electrical/environmental test equipment
• Hands-on experience developing test setups from block diagrams, BoMs, and test plans
• Skilled in developing custom test assets such as load simulators, test harnesses, and automation scripts in Python
• Knowledge of PCB design tools (Altium preferred), 3D modeling (3DExperience or Catia preferred)
• Familiarity with Ubuntu OS and scripting in Python
• Ability to review and draft test plans, design reviews, and data reports

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience testing automotive, aerospace, or vehicle electronic components
• Advanced knowledge of Ethernet switch chipsets (Broadcom, Marvell), PCIe, CAN, SPI, I2C, MDIO protocols
• Experience with simulation tools such as Ansys and requirements management tools like Polarion
• Understanding of systems architecture, networking, and vehicle communication protocols
• Background with data acquisition systems (UEI, Keysight) and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Participation in team competitions such as SAE, FIRST, or DARPA programs

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Engineering or related disciplines
• 2+ years of hands-on work in electronics development and testing
• Experience working with early prototypes and qualification testing for vehicle applications

Other Requirements:

• On-site presence required in Foster City (5 days/week)
• Ability to collaborate across teams, suppliers, and design engineers
• Enthusiastic, innovative self-starter prepared to tackle challenging projects