Hardware Test Engineer

Ursus; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Hardware Engineer specializing in Test Development for an onsite role in Foster City. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in testing electronic components and develop essential test infrastructures. This six-month position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, ensuring a robust opportunity for professionals in engineering fields.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company matching

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional, relevant work experience.
• 2+ years in electronics development.
• Experience with design tools and lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Use oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and other test equipment.
• Develop custom test assets and facilitate projects.

Skills

Test Execution

Documentation

Python

Experience testing electronic components

Education

B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Altium

3DExperience

Catia

Environmental Chambers

Oscilloscopes

E-loads

VNA

TDR

Spectrum Analyzer

Ubuntu

Job description

JOB TITLE: Hardware Engineer, Test Development
LOCATION: On-Site in Foster City, 5 days a week
PAY RANGE: $75.00 - $85.71/hr
DURATION: 6 months

TOP 3 SKILLS:

• 6+ years of professional, relevant work experience

• 2+ years in electronics development

• Experience testing electronic, automotive, aerospace, or vehicle components

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

• 6+ years of professional, relevant work experience

• 2+ years in electronics development

• Experience testing electronic, automotive, aerospace, or vehicle components

• Experience with design tools:

  • PCBA: Altium preferred

  • 3D Modeling: 3DExperience or Catia preferred

• Experience 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

• Participation in team/club competitions (e.g., SAE, FIRST, DARPA)

• Foundational knowledge of systems and networking (systems architecture, memory hierarchy, storage subsystems, LANs, routing)

• Experience with:

  • Ethernet switching chipsets (e.g., Broadcom, Marvell), PCIe, CAN Compliance

  • Simulation tools (Ansys preferred)

  • Common bus protocols (SPI, I2C, MDIO)

• Familiarity with:

  • Data acquisition systems (UEI and/or Keysight preferred)

  • Requirement-test case management tools (Polarion preferred)

  • Atlassian software products (Jira/Confluence)

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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