Hardware Test Engineer - ONSITE@ San Diego, CA

DRS IT Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

DRS IT Solutions is seeking a hands-on Hardware Test & Automation Engineer to build and maintain Python-based automation for hardware validation and production testing onsite in San Diego, CA.

The role blends software and hardware work, requiring lab equipment handling and collaboration with electrical and firmware engineers. A technical degree and strong Python skills are essential.

Candidates must have experience with SCPI, VISA, serial/USB/Ethernet, and familiarity with git workflows.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Python development for hardware validation and production testing.
• Experience with test software and data acquisition interfacing with hardware.
• Familiarity with lab instruments like oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, analyzers.
• Knowledge of hardware interfaces and protocols for debugging.

Skills

Python programming

Automation tools

Data acquisition

Hardware test equipment

Electronic circuits understanding

SCPI & VISA protocols

Git & workflows

Education

Technical degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Job description

Hardware Test &Automation Engineer - ONSITE@ San Diego, CA.

Employment Type – CONTRACT

ONLY W2/1099 candidates

Client is looking for Citizens/Green card

JOB DESCRIPTION

We’re looking for a hands on Hardware Test & Automation Engineer to build and maintain Python-based automation for hardware validation and production testing. The ideal candidate combines strong software skills with practical hardwareexperience, enjoys workingwith lab equipment and electronic systems,and thrives at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and software.

Required Qualifications:

• Technical degree in ComputerScience, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong Python programming skills with experience developing automation tools, test software,or data acquisition systems that interface with hardware, test instruments, or other external systems
• Hands‑on experience using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies,logic analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, or similar lab instruments
• Basic understanding of electronic circuitsand hardware communication interfaces, with the ability to troubleshoot hardware/software issues in collaboration with electrical and firmware engineers
• Experience workingwith hardware interfaces or communication protocolssuch as SCPI, VISA, serial, USB, Ethernet, UART, SPI, I2C, or similar
• Familiarity with git, collaborative software development workflows, and maintaining softwarebased on engineering requirements