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Job#: 3037795
Job Description:
Hardware Engineer
Location: Foster City, California (Onsite)
Role Overview
This position is for a hardware engineer responsible for developing, documenting, and executing component and system-level hardware testing. The role involves collaboration with suppliers, design engineers, and system engineers to characterize the functional performance of sense and compute hardware. The responsibilities include development testing on early prototypes and qualification testing on modules intended for vehicle use. Travel within the Bay Area is a requirement for this position.
Key Responsibilities

• Execute tests using oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and other electrical or environmental test equipment.
• Develop test setups, including block diagrams, Bills of Materials (BoMs), and test plans.
• Develop custom test assets such as load simulators, test harnessing, and python scripts.
• Facilitate test infrastructure projects by working with procurement and suppliers.
• Draft and present Test Plans, Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and Data Reviews.
• Review and consult on documentation for standards, design, and risk assessments.

Required Qualifications
Education: B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar discipline.
Experience: 4+ years of professional work experience, with at least 2 years in electronics development. Experience with testing electronic, automotive, aerospace, or vehicle components is required.
Technical Skills: Experience with design tools such as Altium for PCBA and 3DExperience or Catia for 3D Modeling. Proficiency in using lab equipment including Environmental Chambers, Oscilloscopes, E-loads, VNA, TDR, and spectrum analyzers. Experience with Ubuntu and Python is also required.
Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Participation in team or club competitions (e.g., SAE, FIRST, DARPA).
• Foundational knowledge of systems and networking (systems architecture, memory hierarchy, storage subsystems, LANs, routing).
• Experience with Ethernet switching chipsets (e.g., Broadcom, Marvell), PCIe, and CAN Compliance.
• Familiarity with simulation tools, with a preference for Ansys.
• Knowledge of common bus protocols such as SPI, I2C, and MDIO.
• Familiarity with Data Acquisition systems (UEI or Keysight preferred), requirement-test case management tools (Polarion preferred), and Atlassian software products (Jira/Confluence).

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