Senior Video Test Engineer

Broadata Communications

Torrance (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Vacation plan

Job summary

Broadata Communications, Inc. in Torrance, CA, seeks a hands-on Senior Video Test Engineer to lead product- and system-level validation and verification for high-performance digital multimedia devices.

The role focuses on developing test strategies, executing formal V&V, and diagnosing hardware, firmware, and software issues. You will mentor junior engineers, expand automated test systems, and collaborate with hardware, firmware, software, QA, and external partners to ensure quality and

Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field; MS preferred.
7+ years in testing, validating, or designing multimedia hardware or high-speed digital systems.
Experience with formal V&V documentation and objective evidence.
Strong understanding of high‑speed video interfaces (HDMI/DP/DVI/SDI/SDVoE).
Proficient in Python for test automation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

Lead verification, validation, testing for hardware, firmware, and software.
Develop product- and system-level V&V strategies, plans, and acceptance criteria.
Design and execute validation tests including interoperability, performance, and environmental tests.
Lead high‑speed video interface testing (HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, SDI, 4K60).
Develop automated test systems, scripts, fixtures, and lab setups.

Skills

Test automation

Python scripting

V&V

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Lab equipment

Cross-functional collaboration

Video testing

HDMI/DP testing

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. degree preferred

Tools

Quantum Data

PHABRIX

HDMI/DP analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Pattern generators

Video measurement equipment

Scripting tools

Job description

Senior Video Test Engineer

Broadata Communications, Inc. (BCI) – Torrance, CA On-site

Company Overview

Broadata Communications, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held California-based corporation specializing in the development of market-driven products for the transmission of digital multimedia over fiber. Our clients include world leaders across entertainment, broadcast, medical, professional audio/video, house of worship, education, government, military, and transportation sectors. We are ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certified, committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Summary

We are seeking a hands‑on, detail-oriented Senior Video Test Engineer to lead product‑level and system‑level validation and verification activities for BCI’s high‑performance digital multimedia products. The role focuses on developing senior‑level test strategies, executing formal V&V testing, troubleshooting complex hardware, firmware, and software issues, improving test processes, and supporting product release, sustaining engineering, customer issue investigation, and regulatory compliance activities.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with high‑speed video interfaces, medical or professional AV products, embedded systems, test automation, root‑cause analysis, and formal engineering documentation. This position requires working independently, mentoring junior engineers, driving test execution with minimal supervision, and communicating technical findings clearly to engineering, management, customers, and external partners.

This is a hands‑on role based in Torrance, CA; remote or hybrid positions are not accepted. We offer a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment with opportunities for professional growth at BCI. Veterans welcome!

Key Responsibilities

Lead verification, validation, troubleshooting, and testing activities for the release and maintenance of BCI and third‑party hardware, firmware, and software.
Develop product‑level and system‑level V&V strategies, test plans, protocols, reports, and acceptance criteria for new products, sustaining products, engineering changes, EOL component replacement, and customer‑driven updates.
Design, develop, and execute formal validation and verification testing, including interoperability, video performance, audio performance, environmental, accelerated life cycle, regression, reliability, and safety‑related testing pursuant to applicable compliance requirements, including IEC 60601 validation.
Lead high‑speed video interface testing and troubleshooting for HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, SDI, SDVoE, composite video, streaming video, color space, timing, synchronization, EDID, HDCP, and 4K60 video systems.
Develop and improve automated test systems, scripts, fixtures, test jigs, demo systems, and lab setups to increase test coverage, repeatability, and efficiency.
Perform advanced failure analysis by reviewing failure reports, reproducing complex failure modes, designing experiments, collecting objective data, and systematically localizing root cause across hardware, firmware, software, signal integrity, power, thermal, and interoperability domains.
Support customer RMA investigations, field issue analysis, failure reproduction, corrective action verification, and engineering documentation for internal and external communication.
Review firmware and system behavior during testing, including watchdog behavior, event logging, task scheduler operation, status polling, video lock status, thermal status, link recovery, reboot/recovery behavior, and long‑duration stability.
Generate and review accurate and thorough technical documentation, including firmware/software requirements, design specifications, test protocols, test reports, test methods, process documents, user manuals, datasheets, and engineering change documentation.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior test engineers and technicians on test setup, debugging methodology, documentation quality, and formal V&V execution.
Work cross‑functionally with hardware, firmware, software, mechanical, quality, manufacturing, and external ODM/vendor teams to resolve issues and support product release schedules.
Contribute to project schedules, task breakdowns, resource planning, risk identification, and test execution priorities.
Maintain and improve lab organization, including common and dedicated lab benches, test equipment, mechanical tools, 3D printers, electronics tools, cables, fixtures, ESD controls, and engineering samples.
Support continuous improvement of BCI’s engineering processes, V&V templates, troubleshooting procedures, test automation, lab standards, and quality system documentation.

Education & Experience

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; M.S. degree preferred.
7+ years of experience in testing, validating, troubleshooting, or designing multimedia hardware, embedded systems, video products, or high‑speed digital systems.
Strong hands‑on experience with formal verification and validation of hardware, firmware, and software products, preferably in regulated/high‑reliability industries.
Experience creating and executing formal V&V documentation, including test plans, protocols, reports, traceability, acceptance criteria, and objective evidence.
Strong understanding of high‑speed video interfaces and protocols, including HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, SDI, SDVoE, streaming, composite video, color spaces, video timings, synchronization, EDID, HDCP, and 4K60 systems.
Hands‑on experience using multimedia test equipment such as Quantum Data, Audio Precision, PHABRIX, HDMI/DP analyzers, SDI analyzers, pattern generators, video/audio measurement equipment.
Hands‑on experience with standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, thermal chambers, and data acquisition tools.
Experience with medical or regulatory test support is strongly preferred, including IEC 60601, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 61000-4-x immunity testing, ESD, EMC/EMI, environmental testing, and safety‑related validation.
Strong experience with Python scripting for test automation, data collection, log parsing, result analysis, and automated regression testing.
Experience with bug tracking, bug scrubbing, issue prioritization, corrective action verification, and engineering change validation.
Experience with printed circuit board assembly testing, cable harness production, ESD control, soldering, rework, fixture design, and mechanical/electronic assembly.
Experience with multidisciplinary bring‑up and debugging, including hardware, firmware, FPGA/SoC, processor, memory, power, thermal, signal integrity, and network‑related issues.
Working knowledge of PC setup, Windows/Linux environments, Ethernet/IP network configuration, firmware update tools, serial communication, logs, and embedded system debug interfaces.

Skills & Abilities

Strong Electrical Engineering background with the ability to read, understand, review, and troubleshoot multimedia PCB schematics, block diagrams, cabling diagrams, and system architectures.
Ability to understand and debug systems involving FPGA/SoC/processors, embedded firmware, memory systems, power subsystems, high‑speed serial interfaces, and video/audio processing chains.
Senior‑level troubleshooting capability using structured methods such as 5‑Why, fishbone/Ishikawa analysis, fault tree analysis, controlled experiments, and objective data review.
Ability to independently define test strategy, identify test gaps, create risk‑based test coverage, and drive V&V execution from planning through final release.
Strong technical communication skills with the ability to write customer‑ready documentation, technical reports, root‑cause summaries, test reports, and management‑level status updates.
Ability to mentor junior engineers and technicians while remaining hands‑on with lab setup, soldering, assembly, firmware loading, test execution, and failure reproduction.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritize multiple projects, manage aggressive deadlines, and escalate risks clearly and early.
Strong ownership mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to product quality, reliability, process discipline, and continuous improvement.
Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional engineering teams, quality teams, production teams, customers, vendors, and external development partners.
Highly self‑motivated and willing to learn new technologies, tools, standards, and product domains as BCI’s portfolio evolves.

Physical Job Requirements

Occasional movement throughout the facility, including climbing stairs. Light bending and reaching. Use of standard keyboard, computer display, and push‑button phone. Sit or stand in a standard upright position for a minimum of one hour, up to 12 hours a day. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted.

Compensation and Benefits