Hardware Engineer

Hardware Engineer, Test Development. Onsite in Foster City \ 5 days in office. As a hardware engineer you will be responsible for developing, documenting and executing component and system-level hardware testing. You will collaborate with suppliers, design and system engineers to characterize the functional performance sense and compute hardware.

You will be responsible for development testing on early prototypes and qualification testing on modules intended for vehicle use. Projects range from interface compliance testing to developing purpose built tools. We are looking for someone who’s enthusiastic, innovative, a self-starter, and willing to take on the challenges to work with us as an exceptional hardware engineer.

Responsibilities. Test Execution. Use oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and other electrical/environmental test equipment. Develop test setups via block diagrams, Bo. Ms and test plans. Test Infrastructure Development. Develop custom test assets such as load simulators, test harnessing and python scripts. Facilitate test infrastructure projects by working with procurement and suppliers.

Documentation. Draft and present Test Plans, Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews and Data Reviews. Review and consult on documentation release for standards, design, and risk assessments. QualificationsB.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline4+ years of professional, relevant work experience2+ years in electronics development.

Experience with testing electronic, automotive, aerospace, or vehicle components. Experience with Design tools PCBA: Altium preferred3D Modeling: 3DExperience or Catia preferred. Experience in using lab equipment (Environmental Chambers, Oscilloscopes, E-loads, VNA, TDR, and spectrum analyzer). Experience with Ubuntu and Python.

Bonus QualificationsM.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering or similar discipline. Team/club competitions (e.g. SAE, FIRST, DARPA). Systems and networking foundational knowledge (systems architecture, memory hierarchy, storage subsystems, LANs, routing). Experience with: Ethernet switching chipsets (i.e. Broadcom, Marvell), PCIe, CAN Compliance.

Simulation Tools (Ansys preferred). Common bus protocols (SPI, I2C, MDIO). Process/Tool Familiarity with:Data Acquisition systems (UEI and/or Keysight preferred). Requirement-Test Case management tools (Polarion preferred). Atlassian software products (Jira/Confluence) Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Training & Development Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Free breakfast and lunch