Senior Lab Engineer: Forensic Electronics & AI Tools

Scion Staffing, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO & holidays

Work-life balance culture

Job summary

Scion Technology in Fremont, CA is seeking a Senior Lab Engineer to lead hands-on forensic analysis, hardware testing, and lab operations. This role blends electronics expertise with investigative methodology, AI-augmented workflows, and quality systems.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive end-to-end investigations, and contribute to automation/tool development. The candidate should bring senior bench skills, capability in device teardowns, and experience with AI/ML tool integration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (PhD candidates are preferred).
• 5+ years hands-on lab/bench experience with electronic test equipment.
• Proficiency with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RSA, power supplies, multimeters, X-ray systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform device teardowns, component-level debugging, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong technical writing — SOPs, investigation reports, test procedures.
• Forensic Methodology: Understanding of evidence handling, chain-of-custody, and forensic lab investigation principles.
• Excellent verbal and written skills; ability to explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work in collaborative, cross-functional environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead known and unknown device investigations from intake through final resolution.
• Perform device teardown, disassembly/reassembly, component identification, and root-cause/failure analysis.
• Conduct chip decapping and die-level inspection using chemical and mechanical methods.
• Document teardown procedures, chain-of-custody, and findings with forensic-grade precision.
• Support brand protection investigations and threat assessments.
• Operate and maintain oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers (RSA), X-ray systems, and specialized forensic instruments (e.g., JetEdge).
• Perform I-V characterization, RF testing, signal integrity analysis, and power measurement on electronic devices.
• Conduct board-level and system-level analysis using cutting-edge test and characterization techniques.
• Manage device baselining activities for new and emerging hardware platforms.
• Maintain: SOPs, calibration schedules, document control, and audit readiness.
• Track test devices and evidence from initial intake through final disposition.
• Manage lab inventory, procurement of supplies/equipment, and EHS compliance (fume hood operations, chemical handling).
• Collaborate on AI/ML tool development to enhance forensic workflows (image recognition, IC identification, device classification).
• Train and provide technical guidance to lab technicians and junior team members.
• Assist software teams by locating critical data within device file systems.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders clearly and concisely.

Skills

Lab testing & analysis

Forensic methodology

Electronics hardware

Technical writing

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD candidates preferred

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

RSA

X-ray systems

JetEdge

Power supplies

Multimeters

Chip decapping knowledge

Job description

Scion Technology in Fremont, CA is seeking a Senior Lab Engineer to lead hands-on forensic analysis, hardware testing, and lab operations. This role blends electronics expertise with investigative methodology, AI-augmented workflows, and quality systems.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive end-to-end investigations, and contribute to automation/tool development. The candidate should bring senior bench skills, capability in device teardowns, and experience with AI/ML tool integration.