Lab Systems/Infra Engineer

Socket.dev; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Delart is seeking an engineer to architect and maintain wireless and mobile application automated testing infrastructure. You will oversee the full lifecycle of physical testbeds, including hardware provisioning, device configuration, and automation to ensure reliable, scalable test environments for development and validation teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work, scripting automation, and strong documentation, with base pay in the US market within the stated range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field.
• 1–3 years’ experience in a lab, test environment, hardware, or IT operations.
• Proficiency with rack assembly, structured cabling, and lab equipment.
• Experience with server or compute node imaging and setup (Linux/Windows/macOS).
• Knowledge of mobile OS configuration and developer tools (ADB, Xcode).
• Ability to read and update Bills of Materials and coordinate procurement.
• Experience with managing test accounts and app configurations on mobile devices.
• Strong documentation skills focused on reproducibility and detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, source, build, and maintain testbed infrastructure for wireless/mobile app testing.
• Plan rack layouts and perform hardware upgrades for testing needs.
• Configure and provision Android/iOS devices including OS, networks, and accounts.
• Diagnose and resolve testbed connectivity, performance, temperature, app stability, and data integrity issues.
• Maintain BOMs; coordinate lab hardware procurement and inventory.
• Document testbed configuration and lab processes for accessibility.
• Deploy, image, and secure servers/compute nodes running Linux/Windows/macOS.
• Build and manage VM resources to scale test infrastructure.
• Collaborate with lab operations to distribute test equipment to onsite labs.
• Install, configure, and maintain automation tools and monitoring solutions.
• Develop scripts to automate provisioning and configuration validation.

Skills

Lab infrastructure design

Rack assembly

Device provisioning

Testbed troubleshooting

Scripting (Python/Bash/PowerShell)

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science

Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

VMware

KVM

Hyper‑V

ADB

Xcode

Job description

About the job

Delart is home to a team of world-class engineers and project leaders dedicated to developing the next generation of advanced networking technologies, consumer devices, and innovative technology solutions. Trusted by some of the world’s leading technology companies, we deliver highly scalable, mission-critical solutions that power both consumer and business applications globally. Since our founding in 2017, we have been at the forefront of designing cutting-edge networking, telecommunications, and consumer products, while driving end-to-end project execution and creating transformative technology applications.

Overview

Join our engineering team as the architect and maintainer of our wireless and mobile application automated testing infrastructure. This hands-on role encompasses the full lifecycle of physical testbed assembly, hardware and software provisioning, device configuration, troubleshooting, and automation, playing a pivotal part in ensuring our development and validation teams always have reliable, scalable, and well-documented test environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, source, build, and maintain comprehensive testbed infrastructure for wireless and mobile app automated testing.
• Plan rack layouts, assemble and upgrade racks, and perform hardware updates for testing and validation needs.
• Configure and provision mobile devices (Android/iOS) including OS installation, network/APN and developer settings, and test account management.
• Diagnose and resolve testbed issues involving connectivity (wireless/USB/ethernet), network performance, device temperature management, application stability, and user/data integrity.
• Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs); research, recommend, and coordinate procurement of lab hardware; manage inventory for buildouts and replacements.
• Document testbed configuration, laboratory processes, and device data to ensure accessibility and clarity for test engineering teams.
• Deploy, image, and secure servers, NUCs, and compute nodes running Linux, Windows, or macOS.
• Build, manage, and allocate virtual machine resources (VMware, KVM, Hyper‑V, etc.) to expand and scale test infrastructure.
• Collaborate with lab operations to identify, acquire, and distribute test equipment (switches, phones, Macs, cables) to onsite labs.
• Install, configure, and maintain automation tools and lab monitoring solutions for system health and operational data collection.
• Develop scripts (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar) to automate routine workflows such as device provisioning, account creation, and configuration validation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field.
• 1–3 years’ experience in a laboratory, test environment, hardware, or IT operations role.
• Proficiency with rack assembly, structured cabling, and handling general laboratory equipment.
• Experience with server or compute node imaging and setup (Linux, Windows, or macOS environments).
• Working knowledge of mobile operating system configuration (Android/iOS), including developer tools (ADB, Xcode).
• Ability to read, maintain, and update Bills of Materials, and handle procurement coordination.
• Experience with managing test accounts and application configurations on mobile devices.
• Strong documentation skills, with attention to reproducibility and detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Scripting capabilities in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automating workflows and building lab tools.
• Experience building and managing virtual machines (VMware, KVM, Hyper‑V, or similar).
• Familiarity with wireless lab environments and operation of cellular/Wi‑Fi test equipment.
• Working knowledge of wireless protocols (Wi‑Fi, LTE, 5G) at a functional level.
• Experience with network troubleshooting and monitoring tools (ping, traceroute, Wireshark, log analysis).

CA Base Pay $85,000 – $140,000 USD

Benefits

Delart provides competitive benefits and compensation across all regions where we operate. In the United States, our benefits package includes premium PPO and HMO medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA), life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, a company-matched 401(k) plan, and a generous paid time off policy.

Delart is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace for all employees. We strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.