Senior Electrical Test Engineer

Andrews Cooper Technology; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA/FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Dependent Savings Accounts

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Snacks and coffee in office

401k with 3% employer contribution

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Andrews Cooper is seeking a Senior Electrical Test Engineer to drive hardware verification for AR/VR prototypes. You will work in a lab environment, testing consumer electronics and collaborating with cross-functional teams at our Redmond, WA location.

The role requires 7+ years of hands-on EE experience, strong analog/digital/mixed-signal validation, and expertise in signal/power integrity, plus debugging interfaces such as SPI/I2C/UART/CAN/USB. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• For candidates: B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; MSEE is a plus.
• 7+ years of hands-on electrical engineering experience.
• Validation of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits.
• Signal integrity, power integrity, and timing analysis.
• Experience in audio testing.
• Verification of digital interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB.
• Load regulation, line regulation, efficiency, and ripple/noise measurements.
• Root cause analysis and failure diagnostics.
• Board bring-up and prototype validation.
• Up to 20% travel; reliable transportation required.
• US work authorization without sponsorship; background checks.

Responsibilities

• Work in a lab environment on consumer electronics products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting.
• Hands-on testing with an analytical, inquisitive mindset.
• Role requires regular on-site work; not fully remote.
• Develop and execute test plans for hardware verification of prototypes in AR/VR.
• Present testing results and provide design feedback for iterations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering fundamentals

Analog, digital & mixed-signal

Signal integrity

Power integrity

Timing analysis

Audio testing

SPI/I2C/UART/CAN/USB interfaces

Board bring-up

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

MSEE (plus)

Tools

Python

JTAG

SWD

Job description

SENIOR ELECTRICAL TEST ENGINEER IN REDMOND, WA

At Andrews Cooper, we specialize in delivering cutting‑edge engineering solutions in the HardTech space, partnering with industry leaders in Consumer Technology, Medical Technology, Clean Technology, and Automation & Robotics. With a mission to solve novel, ambiguous challenges, we help our customers achieve significant differentiation and success in their industries. Our people‑first culture is built on the core values of Own It, Help Each Other Win, and Be Cool, creating an environment where engineers can build fulfilling careers while delivering exceptional work.

The Core Values we embody:

• Help Each Other Win---AC values winning as a team over personal recognition. Go out of your way to help a teammate and the team succeed.
• Own It---Don't wait for someone else to clear the way. Recognize opportunities to improve, and when obstacles arise, join forces to overcome them.
• Be Cool---Be self‑aware, maintain a positive attitude, prioritize emotional intelligence, and maintain composure under pressure.

If you're passionate about solving complex engineering problems, collaborating with forward-thinking teams, and making an impact in the world of Hardware Technology, Andrews Cooper is the place for you.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent experience in a related field. MSEE is a plus.
• 7+ years of professional hands‑on experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Validation of analog, digital, and mixed‑signal circuits.
• Signal integrity, power integrity, and timing analysis.
• Experience in audio testing.
• Verification of digital interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB (at least one).
• Load regulation, line regulation, efficiency, and ripple/noise measurements.
• Root cause analysis and failure diagnostics.
• Board bring‑up and prototype validation.
• Up to 20% of travel may be required between locations.
• Ability to travel for work‑related purposes as needed; access to reliable transportation is required due to the nature of our business and multiple client sites.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Background checks are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Firmware‑hardware integration validation.
• Debugging using JTAG, SWD, and serial interfaces.
• Fault condition testing: over‑voltage, over‑current, thermal shutdown.
• Automated power sequencing and transient response analysis.
• Battery testing and characterization.
• Wireless charging testing and validation.
• Python: Test automation, data parsing, visualization, and report generation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position works in a lab environment on new innovative products for the consumer electronics space.
• You will work in a fast‑paced environment with evolving requirements.
• Someone who loves to be hands‑on with an analytical and inquisitive mind would work well in this position.
• This role will require regular time on‑site and is not open to fully remote work.
• Develop and execute test plans for hardware verification and validation of new prototypes in the AR/VR space
• Present testing results to cross functional teams and provide design feedback for future design iterations.

Why join the Andrews Cooper team? This is a full‑time position with compensation, benefits, and work positives, including:

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), employee assistance programs (EAP), and dependent savings accounts (DSA).
• Paid leave for maternity and paternity for birth or adoption.
• Generous PTO for vacation, sick, community service, and 8 paid holidays.
• In‑office snacks, coffee, and sponsored lunches.
• 401k retirement plan with 3% employer contribution.
• Access to hands‑on mentorship to advance professional skills and an educational reimbursement.

The salary range for this position is based on ++national rates++. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Base Salary: $104,000.00 - $175,000.00.

Andrews Cooper is an equal‑opportunity employer.