Hardware Engineer 2

Dexcom • San Diego, CA

7d • $91,400 - $152,300

About The Position

Dexcom is seeking a Hardware Engineer 2 to join its Electrical Engineering Hardware Test Team. The team designs, builds, and supports hardware test stations used throughout the R&D product lifecycle, including research, characterization, clinical builds, and product verification. These stations support Dexcom’s R&D prototype and pilot lines for next-generation continuous glucose monitoring products and can serve as references for future commercial manufacturing scalability.

The position contributes to the design, development, deployment, and support of hardware test stations across multiple product development programs. The work spans hardware, software, automation, and design, including test software development, system integration, station qualification, troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement. The engineer also supports senior engineers and collaborates across engineering disciplines to define test requirements and meet product development milestones.

Typically, the role requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 2–5 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and 0–2 years of experience. The listed salary range is $91,400–$152,300. Travel required is 0–10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; alternatively, the experience-and-education section allows a master’s degree with 0–2 years of related experience.
• Experience with automated test systems and scripting languages such as LabVIEW, TestStand, or Python.
• Experience in test development of electronic devices, fixture design, and debugging.
• Experience with data acquisition instrumentation and Source Measurement Units, such as National Instruments.
• Familiarity with hardware prototyping tools and processes, including PCB hardware design, 3D printing, soldering, mechanical assembly, and system or fixture integration.
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, power supplies, or spectrum analyzers.
• Ability to analyze technical data and draw logical conclusions to support engineering decisions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for multidisciplinary teams.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to continuously learn new technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to evolving project needs.
• Typically, 2–5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 0–2 years of experience with a master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and support hardware test stations for current and next-generation CGM product development within R&D.
• Develop and maintain test software, automation tools, and scripts to enable robust test coverage.
• Own the lifecycle of assigned test stations, including system integration, qualification, troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and instrumentation issues to ensure reliable station performance and minimize downtime.
• Support and enhance existing test stations by implementing upgrades and improving functionality.
• Support senior engineers in test station development activities, including hardware integration, software implementation, characterization, debugging, validation, and documentation.
• Create, maintain, and execute test-related documentation, including requirements, specifications, validation protocols, risk assessments, reports, work instructions, and other quality system deliverables in support of regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical, firmware, process, quality, systems, and manufacturing engineers to define test requirements and support product development milestones.

Benefits

• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level