Senior Electrical Engineer - Development & Test

Broadata Communications

Torrance (CA)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 150,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

Broadata Communications, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead hardware bring-up, verification, and troubleshooting for Pro AV products. You will bridge hardware test and automated test development, solving complex issues with hands-on hardware development.

The role emphasizes debugging analog/digital/mixed-signal circuits, collaborating with software/firmware/FPGA teams, and driving manufacturing test readiness in a fast-paced environment. On-site only.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
5+ years hands-on electronics development, hardware validation, board bring-up, and troubleshooting.
Experience with embedded hardware bring-up and V&V testing.
Ability to read schematics, datasheets, and PCB layouts.
Experience with common embedded protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, USB).
Familiarity with ISO‑regulated development environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in hardware development, reviews, testing, troubleshooting, validation, and documentation of video system designs.
Perform board bring-up: power rails, processor init, memory, interface tests.
Execute design verification and validation for new products and prototypes.
Troubleshoot hardware and automated test systems; determine root causes.
Develop and deploy automated test systems for engineering validation and manufacturing.
Produce engineering test reports, validation plans, and test results.

Skills

Hands-on debugging

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

Multimeter

Spectrum Analyzer

Power Analyzer

FPGA tooling

Python scripting

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Development & Test

Broadata Communications, Inc. (BCI) – Torrance, CA

On-site

Company Overview

Broadata Communications, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held California-based corporation. BCI is a leading and innovative company specializing in the development of market-driven products for the transmission of digital multimedia (video, audio, and data) over fiber. Our clients are world leaders in their industries, spanning entertainment, broadcast, medical, professional audio/video, house of worship, education, government, military, and transportation sectors. We are ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certified, with a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented and motivated Senior Electrical Engineer – Development & Test to play a key role in the development, validation, troubleshooting, and production readiness of our Pro AV products. This position serves as the technical bridge between our electrical test and validation team and our automated test development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering foundation, hands‑on board bring‑up experience, and the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware and automated test system issues. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑driven engineer who enjoys hands‑on hardware development, electrical debugging, and cross‑functional problem solving. This critical role is based in Torrance, CA and offers a fast‑paced, high‑impact work environment with opportunities for professional growth and leadership within BCI. Veterans welcome! This is a hands‑on position. This is NOT a remote or hybrid position.

Key Responsibilities

Work with a team of hands‑on engineers and participate in hardware development, design review, testing, troubleshooting, verification, and documentation of new video system designs.
Perform board bring‑up activities including visual inspection, power rail validation, processor initialization, memory verification, and interface testing.
Execute design verification and validation (V&V) testing for new products and prototypes.
Perform electrical troubleshooting and root cause analysis using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, protocol analyzers, and other lab equipment.
Investigate and diagnose product failures occurring during development, production testing, and field returns.
Support the development and deployment of automated test systems used in engineering validation and manufacturing.
Debug automated test system failures and determine whether issues originate from hardware, test configurations, fixtures, automation scripts, or product firmware.
Collaborate with software, firmware, FPGA, and mechanical engineering teams during product development and qualification.
Work closely with overseas software developers responsible for automated test scripts and provide technical guidance on hardware‑related test issues.
Assist in the development and improvement of test fixtures, test procedures, and manufacturing test strategies.
Create detailed engineering documentation including test procedures, validation plans, failure analysis reports, and test results.
Participate in internal design reviews and provide feedback on electrical design robustness, manufacturability, and testability.
Collaborate with Production, Marketing, and Sales for product requirements, product releases, technical support, and testing activities.
Work on problems with defined scope, schedule, and expectations.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

Job responsibilities within our organization are dynamic. This may not be a complete list of duties. Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned by your supervisor or upper management.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
5+ years of hands‑on experience in electronics development, hardware validation, board bring‑up, and electrical troubleshooting.
Experience performing board bring‑up on embedded hardware platforms.
Experience with electrical verification and validation (V&V) testing.
Experience debugging analog, digital, and mixed‑signal electronic circuits.
Experience using test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and power analyzers.
Understanding of automated test systems and the interaction between hardware, software, instrumentation, fixtures, and test scripts.
Experience troubleshooting automated test equipment and identifying root causes of test failures.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, datasheets, and PCB layouts.
Experience with common embedded communication protocols including I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, and USB.
Experience with Python scripting or debugging Python‑based automated test scripts is preferred.
Experience with FPGA development or FPGA troubleshooting is a plus.
Experience working within ISO‑regulated development environments is preferred.
Experience writing engineering test reports, validation reports, and technical documentation is preferred.

Skills & Abilities

Strong hands‑on electrical debugging and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to lead technical investigations and drive issues to resolution.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
Comfortable serving as a liaison between hardware engineers, test engineers, and software developers.
Proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities while adapting to changing business needs.
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional engineering environment.
Strong self‑motivation, willingness to learn new technologies, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Requirements

Board bring‑up and hardware validation of embedded systems.
Python scripting for test automation.
FPGA development or FPGA debugging.
Development of manufacturing test processes and automated test equipment.
Leadership, mentorship, or technical lead experience.
Medical, industrial, networking, video, or communications electronics products.

Physical Job Requirements

The employee in the position will be required to occasionally move throughout the facilities, including climbing stairs, when necessary. Occasional bending and reaching in an office environment, including opening and closing file cabinets drawers with light grasping. Type on a standard keyboard (laptop or desktop). Use standard computer display screens. Use standard push‑button phones and must speak clearly and be understood by others. Sit or stand in a standard upright position for a minimum of one hour, but up to 12 hours a day. Be able to lift and carry weight unassisted not exceeding 50 lbs.

Compensation and Benefits