Senior Hardware Test Engineer, Drone Systems

Neros Technologies; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 120,500; Full time

Job summary

Neros Technologies is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Hardware Test Engineer to own critical test aspects from initial concepts through production. The role reports to the Head of NPI & Test and offers an opportunity to shape how products are tested and brought to market.

You will prototype, bring-up, debug, and characterize test instruments, while partnering with design and manufacturing teams to ensure robust test coverage and quality across the product life cycle.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related is required with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in software development using Python and electronics debugging tools (DMM, Oscilloscopes) is required.
• Familiarity with hardware bus protocols such as USB, I2C, I2S, SPI, CAN is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prototyping, bring-up, debugging, and characterization of test instruments for new products.
• Design and implement modular test hardware systems for fast, repeatable testing of drone systems.
• Support manufacturing test bring-up, root cause analysis of defects, and implement resolutions.
• Utilize measurement analysis techniques (GRR, Process Capability Analysis) to ensure accurate test results.
• Develop test strategies to optimize safety, reliability, and risk mitigation, including high RPN items in FMEA.
• Drive DFT (Design for Test) for future programs and post-ramp changes.
• Analyze data and communicate test results; collaborate with design engineers on issues.
• Manage purchasing, building, integration, and commissioning of functional test systems.
• Support quality field failure analysis to identify and resolve post-production issues.

Skills

Python development

Cross-functional collaboration

Test planning

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscopes

Schematic reading

Job description

Neros Technologies is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Hardware Test Engineer to own critical test aspects from initial concepts through production. The role reports to the Head of NPI & Test and offers an opportunity to shape how products are tested and brought to market.

You will prototype, bring-up, debug, and characterize test instruments, while partnering with design and manufacturing teams to ensure robust test coverage and quality across the product life cycle.