Senior Test Automation Engineer

Fresh Consulting, Inc; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

Holiday Pay

401K Plan

Job summary

Fresh Consulting is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to manage a small team and deliver end-to-end test solutions for our hardware, firmware, and software products. This onsite role in Costa Mesa involves defining test strategies, performing PCBA tests, and ensuring product reliability with hands-on testing and data-driven improvements.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in electrical engineering, strong scripting skills, and experience with Altium, LabVIEW, and networking protocols.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on electrical engineering experience designing functional test equipment.
• 5+ years of schematic capture and/or PCBA layout; experience with Altium Designer is a plus.
• 2+ years of scripting in C/C++/C#/Python/MATLAB; LabVIEW is a plus.
• Experience with peripherals and developing test/validation strategies.
• Advanced experience with hardware bus protocols: USB, I2C, I2S, CSI, Ethernet, SPI, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, etc.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across prototype to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Test Automation Engineers to deliver end-to-end test solutions.
• Define, own, and execute End of Line test plans with firmware, software and hardware teams.
• Define and implement test strategies for safety, reliability, risk mitigation, and schedule.
• Design and execute PCBA and electrical system components with hands-on testing and rework.
• Analyze data and communicate results, collaborating with design engineers to resolve issues.
• Develop next-generation test automation hardware systems for fast, repeatable testing.
• Manage purchasing, build, integration, and commissioning of functional testers.
• Develop test procedures and automation from component to system level.
• Support board bring-up and bench validation as needed.
• Provide feedback from test results to improve quality and coverage.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic capture

PCBA layout

C/C++/C#

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

GitHub

Security clearance

Networking protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Vector Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Signal Generators

Power Meters

Gigabit Networking

Job description

Fresh Consulting is a design-led, software development and hardware engineering company, offering end-to-end digital services to help companies innovate. We bring together amazing UX designers, sophisticated developers, digital strategists, and top‑notch engineers to help companies create fresh experiences that connect humans, systems, and machines. We’ve been growing fast and need someone to help us continue to manage the delivery of high‑quality work in a fast‑paced environment.

See more at freshconsulting.com. Visit freshconsulting.com/portfolio to see our project work across several industries.

Title: Senior Test Automation Engineer

Duration:1year contract (with potential to convert to FTE)
Location: Costa Mesa, California, United States (onsite)
Benefits: Employee benefits at 100% including Medical, PTO, Holiday Pay, 401K Plan and much more!
Hours: Minimum 40 Hours/Week

Role:

• Manage a small team of Test Automation Engineers to deliver end‑to‑end test solutions for customers
• Define, own, and execute End of Line test plans for a set of new products and features, in collaboration with firmware, software, and hardware design teams
• Define and implement test strategies that optimize product safety, product reliability, risk mitigation, FMEA coverage, and schedule
• Design and execute PCBA and electrical system components, with hands‑on testing and rework as necessary
• Analyze data, communicate results clearly, and collaborate with design engineers to resolve any product problems found via test
• Design and implement next‑generation test automation hardware systems to facilitate fast and repeatable product testing
• Execute and manage purchasing, build, integration, and final commissioning of functional testers
• Develop test procedures and test automation from component level to system level
• Support board bring‑up and bench validation as needed
• Support Design Engineers with DFT, and provide feedback from test results to improve quality and test coverage
• Support manufacturing test bring‑up and yield
• Support the Root Cause Analysis process

Lead and participate as a key contributor in design reviews
Provide technical mentorship to engineering teams

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of hands‑on electrical engineering experience designing functional test equipment
• 5+ years of experience in schematic capture and/or PCBA layout; experience with Altium Designer is a plus
• 2+ years of experience in a scripting language to develop automation (C/C++/C#, Python, MATLAB); experience in LabVIEW is a plus
• Experience with peripherals and developing test and validation strategies
• Advanced experience with computer hardware communication bus protocols: USB, I2C, I2S, CSI, Ethernet, SPI, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, serial comms, etc.
• Ability to collaborate with a cross‑functional team to support product development from prototype to production
• Understanding of lab safety protocols when working in all types of lab environments
• Familiarity with measurement analysis techniques such as Gage R&R and Process Capability Analysis
• Understanding of both hardware and software integration and test processes
• Experience with source code revision and control; experience with GitHub is a plus
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Detail‑oriented individual who thrives in an environment that values effective team collaboration
• Experience in the product release cycle from prototype to production, and the key deliverables of each phase
• Experience with RF test equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Power Meters
• Experience testing RF components such as power amplifiers, transmitters, receivers, and filters
• Experience with wired networking technologies (Gigabit, 10 Gigabit)
• Hands‑on experience with complex networking equipment, a deep understanding of networking protocols, strong test design and implementation skills, and a background in IP network design

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required; Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent preferred.

Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Range is $70-$90 hourly.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non‑sensory disabilities.
Fresh Consulting is a participating E-Verify company.

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