Senior Hardware Systems Test Engineer, Special Projects

Eight Sleep, Inc.

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Eight Sleep seeks an experienced HW Systems Test Engineer for Special Projects, leading end-to-end hardware test and validation. You will build prototypes, bring up hardware, and run experiments to generate actionable test data while collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and software teams.

This role requires hands-on prototyping, PCB bring-up, and experience with embedded systems, Python, and test automation. Office bases in San Francisco or Boulder/Denver with up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hardware/software test experience with a focus in integrated systems.
  • Willingness to travel to China for manufacturing support as needed.
  • Hands-on prototyping of mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Proficiency with 3D modeling tools (SolidWorks, ProEngineer).
  • Experience with shop tools like 3D printers, band saw, milling machine.
  • Experience with Python or C#/WPF for test GUIs.

Responsibilities

  • Design and run experiments to validate performance of new designs and analyze results.
  • Develop and maintain automated test applications and GUIs for production environments and reliability testing.
  • Prototype and test complex electromechanical systems including sensors and electronics.
  • Build prototypes using 3D printing, machining, and tooling with in-house tools and suppliers.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams across the product lifecycle.
  • Develop test systems using embedded hardware (Arduino) and Python.
  • Create software integrations with instrumentation and hardware/firmware.

Skills

Hardware tests
Integrated systems
Prototype testing
Python
C#/WPF
Git & scripting
PCB bring-up
Soldering & debugging
Test data analysis

Education

BSEE / BSCE / BSCS / BSME or equivalent
MS preferred

Tools

SolidWorks
ProEngineer
3D printers
Band saw / milling

Job description

Eight Sleep seeks an experienced HW Systems Test Engineer for Special Projects, leading end-to-end hardware test and validation. You will build prototypes, bring up hardware, and run experiments to generate actionable test data while collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and software teams.

This role requires hands-on prototyping, PCB bring-up, and experience with embedded systems, Python, and test automation. Office bases in San Francisco or Boulder/Denver with up to 20% travel.

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