Senior System Test Engineer

Digital Dynamics, Inc.; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) match

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Digital Dynamics, Inc. is actively seeking a Senior System Test Engineer to lead hardware system integration testing for complex, mission-critical products.

The role entails developing test strategies, executing validation plans, and driving issues to resolution across cross-functional teams. Based in Scotts Valley, CA, the company emphasizes ESOP ownership, high-performance hardware, and collaboration with manufacturing partners.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in system testing, hardware validation, or related engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of hardware architecture, electrical systems, and hardware integration testing.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, PCB layouts, electronic components, and design requirements.
• Experience with testing mission-critical hardware products and system qualification or reliability testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware system integration testing throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Develop, document, and execute comprehensive test plans and procedures.
• Perform system-level testing and troubleshooting to identify hardware and component-level issues.
• Analyze test data, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and overseas contract manufacturers to ensure product performance.

Skills

System testing

Hardware validation

Hardware architecture

Electrical systems

Bench test equipment

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Test planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Analyzers

Multimeters

Job description

Senior System Test Engineer# Senior System Test Engineer## OverviewSalary Range$150,000.00 - $170,000.00 Salary## Description### **About Digital Dynamics Inc.**Digital Dynamics Inc. (DDI) is a 100% employee‐owned company (ESOP), where all employees share in the benefit of our continued growth. Our culture fosters accountability, collaboration, and long‐term thinking. DDI designs and builds reliable, high‐performance control hardware for semiconductor and industrial applications. As an ISO 9001 certified company with decades of design and manufacturing experience, we create advanced controllers and I/O solutions for mission‐critical environments. All products are designed and built at our facilities in beautiful Scotts Valley, CA.#### **Position Summary**Digital Dynamics, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior System Test Engineer to lead hardware system integration testing for complex, mission-critical products. This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test strategies, analyzing system performance, troubleshooting issues from the system down to the component level, and driving identified problems through resolution.The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of hardware architecture, electrical systems, test methodologies, and troubleshooting techniques. This individual will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, manufacturing partners, and overseas contract manufacturers to ensure products meet design requirements, customer expectations, and performance standards.#### **Roles & Responsibilities*** Lead hardware system integration testing throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring thorough and accurate validation of system performance* Develop, document, and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and methodologies based on product requirements and specific customer needs* Perform system-level testing and troubleshooting to identify hardware, electrical, and component-level issues* Analyze test data, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions to resolve identified issues* Utilize schematics, layouts, component specifications, and design requirements to support testing and troubleshooting activities* Operate and utilize bench test equipment, including oscilloscopes, analyzers, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools* Prepare detailed test reports documenting procedures, results, findings, conclusions, and recommendations* Track identified defects and technical issues through investigation, corrective action, verification, and closure* Collaborate with Hardware, Software/Firmware, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful system integration and optimal product performance* Work with overseas contract manufacturers, including manufacturing partners in Vietnam, to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and production issues* Research and evaluate new testing technologies, methodologies, equipment, and tools to improve testing capabilities and efficiency* Support continuous improvement of system test processes, procedures, and documentation* Independently manage assigned testing activities and ensure projects are completed accurately and within established timelines* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned#### **Required Qualifications*** 7+ years of relevant experience in system testing, hardware validation, system integration, or a related engineering discipline* Strong understanding of system hardware architecture, electrical systems, and hardware integration testing* Familiarity with electrical schematics, PCB layouts, electronic components, design requirements, and industry-accepted engineering best practices* Understanding of functional safety principles, system-level failure modes, and potential hardware faults* Strong knowledge of bench test equipment, including oscilloscopes, analyzers, multimeters, and related diagnostic equipment* Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex hardware systems from the system level down to the component level* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret test data and determine appropriate corrective actions* Proven ability to independently plan, manage, and execute testing activities, including test documentation, data analysis, issue tracking, and reporting* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other cross-functional teams* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced technical environment* Experience testing complex or mission-critical hardware systems* Demonstrated experience developing and executing hardware test plans and documenting test results* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field#### **Preferred Qualifications*** Experience working with overseas contract manufacturers (CMs), particularly manufacturing partners in Vietnam.* Experience driving technical and manufacturing issues through root-cause analysis, corrective action, and closure.* Experience with complex electronic, embedded, industrial, semiconductor, or other mission-critical hardware products.* Experience with system qualification, reliability, or functional safety testing.#### **Our Total Rewards Philosophy**We believe rewarding employees extends beyond base compensation. Our total rewards approach is designed to recognize performance, support long-term growth, and create shared success through competitive pay, bonus program eligibility, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which provides employees the opportunity to share in the company’s long-term success, 401(k) match, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a 100% employee-owned company.#### **Equal Employment Opportunity**Digital Dynamics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.## Qualifications## Qualifications* Strong understanding of system hardware architecture, electrical systems, and hardware integration testing.* Familiarity with electrical schematics, PCB layouts, electronic components, design requirements, and industry-accepted engineering best practices.* Understanding of functional safety principles, system-level failure modes, and potential hardware faults.* Strong knowledge of bench test equipment, including oscilloscopes, analyzers, multimeters, and related diagnostic equipment.* Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex hardware systems from the system level down to the component level.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret test data and determine appropriate corrective actions.* Proven ability to independently plan, manage, and execute testing activities, including test documentation, data analysis, issue tracking, and reporting.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other cross-functional teams.* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced technical environment.## Education and Experience* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.* Minimum of **7 years of relevant experience** in system testing, hardware validation, system integration, or a related engineering discipline.* Experience testing complex or mission-critical hardware systems.* Demonstrated experience developing and executing hardware test plans and documenting test results.## Preferred Qualifications* Experience working with overseas contract manufacturers (CMs), particularly manufacturing partners in Vietnam.* Experience driving technical and manufacturing issues through root-cause analysis, corrective action, and closure.* Experience with complex electronic, embedded, industrial, semiconductor, or other mission-critical hardware products.* Experience with system qualification, reliability, or functional safety testing.