Lab Testbed & Systems Engineer – Wireless & Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Delart is seeking an engineer to design, build, and maintain testbed infrastructure for wireless and mobile app testing in Menlo Park. You will plan rack layouts, configure devices, and automate workflows to ensure reliable lab operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware, imaging, and scripting with Python/PowerShell, plus strong documentation to support test engineering teams. Competitive benefits and US base pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related 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.

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.

Skills

Testbed infrastructure design

Lab troubleshooting

Scripting (Python/Bash/PowerShell)

Documentation and reproducibility

Procurement coordination

Rack and cabling skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Electrical Engineering preferred

Tools

VMware

KVM

Hyper-V

Linux

Windows

macOS

ADB

Xcode

Job description

Delart is seeking an engineer to design, build, and maintain testbed infrastructure for wireless and mobile app testing in Menlo Park. You will plan rack layouts, configure devices, and automate workflows to ensure reliable lab operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware, imaging, and scripting with Python/PowerShell, plus strong documentation to support test engineering teams. Competitive benefits and US base pay are offered.