Hardware Test Development Engineer Jobs in Oregon

We are seeking an entry-level Hardware Design Engineer to contribute to the design, development, validation, and support of advanced electronic hardware for test and measurement products. This position is ideal for a recent college graduate with a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles and a passion for circuit design, PCB development, and hands-on laboratory work.

• Assist in the design and development of PCB-based hardware systems from concept through validation.
• Create and maintain schematics, engineering documentation, and design records using industry-standard CAD tools.
• Support PCB layout activities by working with senior engineers to define component placement, routing requirements, and design constraints.
• Participate in board bring-up, debugging, and validation of prototype hardware.
• Apply fundamental signal integrity principles, including transmission line concepts, impedance control, termination techniques, and high-speed routing guidelines.
• Design and analyze basic analog circuits including amplifiers, filters, power supply circuits, signal conditioning, and data converter interfaces.
• Support laboratory testing and characterization using oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and other electronic test equipment.
• Assist in investigating and resolving hardware issues through structured debugging and root-cause analysis.
• Participate in schematic reviews, layout reviews, and engineering design reviews.
• Collaborate with systems, FPGA, firmware, software, mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineers to support successful product development.
• Support manufacturing and sustaining engineering activities, including troubleshooting production and field issues.
• Follow established engineering processes, quality systems, and documentation standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• 0-2 years of industry experience, including internships, co-op assignments, senior design projects, or research experience.
• Understanding of analog and digital circuit fundamentals.
• Basic knowledge of PCB design concepts, including schematic capture and multilayer board layouts.
• Familiarity with signal integrity fundamentals, transmission lines, timing, and high-speed interfaces.
• Understanding of common electronic components such as operational amplifiers, ADCs, DACs, regulators, MOSFETs, and communication devices.
• Familiarity with common serial communication protocols such as I²C, SPI, UART, and GPIO interfaces.
• Experience using laboratory instrumentation for troubleshooting and measurement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a collaborative engineering team.

• Internship or project experience involving hardware or PCB design.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Siemens Xpedition, Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or similar.
• Exposure to analog circuit simulation tools such as LTspice, PSpice, or equivalent.
• Experience with signal integrity or power integrity concepts through coursework or projects.
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or similar scripting environments for test automation and data analysis.
• Experience developing and debugging microcontroller-based systems.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) principles.
• Participation in engineering clubs, competitions, research projects, or personal electronics projects.

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life - faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

Tektronix, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ralliant Corporation, is a place where people are challenged to explore the boundaries of what's possible, bringing the digital future one step closer every day. Through precision-engineered measurement solutions, we work with our customers to eliminate the barriers between inspiration and realization of world-changing technologies. We believe that cultivating a deeper sense of loyalty and belonging is key to how we attract and retain our best people. This reality inspires our Inclusion & Diversity vision, We Are More Together, and guides our approach as we all work toward creating great places where our teams work and thrive. Realize your true potential at Tektronix - join us in revolutionizing a better tomorrow!

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers.

We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law.

Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 63900.00-118700.00