Production Test Technician

Seasats; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401k matching up to 4%

Four free lunches per week

Unlimited/Flex PTO

Pet-friendly office

Job summary

Seasats in San Diego is seeking a hands-on Production Test Technician to work on our autonomous vehicles by configuring, testing, and validating electronics assemblies. In this role, you'll execute functional tests and troubleshoot issues as part of our production process.

This position requires at least 1 year of experience in a test lab or manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to follow technical instructions independently. The role offers stock options and competitive benefits including 401k matching.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of work experience in a test lab or manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to process and ability to execute documented procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Flash OS images and firmware onto vehicle computers and controllers.
• Troubleshoot hardware or software failures effectively.
• Maintain and improve production documentation.

Skills

Technical setup instructions

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Linux-based systems

Embedded systems

Job description

Role: Production Test Technician

Location: San Diego, CA (in-office)

Salary Range: $71,000-$80,000 + stock options, 401k matching, and other benefits

Role Overview

We’re looking for a hands‑on Production Test Technician to bring our autonomous vehicles to life by configuring, testing, and validating onboard computer and electronics assemblies. This role sits at the intersection of manufacturing, test, and engineering, and plays a key part in ensuring vehicle hardware is reliable, repeatable, and ready for real‑world deployment. You’ll prepare vehicle CPU boxes and other electronics for the field by flashing images and firmware, loading configuration files, running functional and acceptance tests, and documenting your findings. You’ll work closely with engineers to track down issues, capture diagnostics, and continuously improve our production and test processes as we scale.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions to flash OS images, firmware binaries, and configuration files onto vehicle computers, embedded controllers, sensors, and networking hardware
• Configure and provision electronics assemblies for vehicle integration
• Execute functional and acceptance tests using defined procedures
• Identify, troubleshoot, and document hardware or software failures
• Capture test results, logs, and build records; clearly communicate issues to engineering
• Maintain and improve test setups, checklists, and production documentation
• Support inventory tracking, labeling, and version tracking of hardware and software builds

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of work experience in a test lab or manufacturing environment
• Ability to independently follow technical setup instructions, including imaging computers, installing operating systems, and troubleshooting common setup issues
• Strong attention to process, with the ability to execute documented procedures and clearly record results, deviations, and failures
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues efficiently
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Nice To Have

• Experience supporting fast‑paced production for robotics, automotive, aerospace, or marine systems
• Experience working with Linux‑based systems (basic command line usage)
• Basic understanding of networking, serial interfaces, or embedded systems
• Exposure to hardware bring‑up and/or test automation

Benefits

• Stock options
• Competitive insurance (including a 99% employer‑covered Gold HMO plan or other options)
• 401k matching up to 4% of salary
• Four free lunches per week
• An employee activity fund
• A pet‑friendly office
• Unlimited/Flex PTO

Hiring Notes

When applying, you’ll be asked to provide a resume and answer a few screening questions. Please note that we are currently unable to sponsor employment visas, so candidates must be independently authorized to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

We appreciate diverse perspectives and life experiences, and we’re committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds. Seasats provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.