Hardware Test Engineer - Power Systems & Validation

Chariot Defense Inc; San Bruno (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early-stage equity

Access to company-sponsored benefit plans

Job summary

Chariot Defense Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer to ensure hardware validation across mechanical, electrical, thermal, and power electronics systems. This role involves designing test equipment, executing validation strategies, and collaborating closely with systems engineering for cutting-edge military power products.

Located in San Bruno, California, the position requires 3+ years of experience in hardware testing and validation. The estimated salary range is $120,000-$160,000 annually, plus benefits and equity options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on hardware test experience.
• Experience with high-voltage systems and power electronics.
• Familiarity with embedded communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and automate test equipment for hardware validation.
• Execute validation across electrical, thermal, and mechanical dimensions.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers for embedded logic validation.

Skills

Hands-on hardware test and validation experience

Proficiency with electrical test equipment

Test automation and data acquisition

Proficiency in Python and LabVIEW

Understanding of mechanical, thermal, and electrical principles

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Data Acquisition Systems (DAQs)

Multimeters

Functional Generators

Job description

Chariot Defense Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer to ensure hardware validation across mechanical, electrical, thermal, and power electronics systems. This role involves designing test equipment, executing validation strategies, and collaborating closely with systems engineering for cutting-edge military power products.

Located in San Bruno, California, the position requires 3+ years of experience in hardware testing and validation. The estimated salary range is $120,000-$160,000 annually, plus benefits and equity options.