Hardware Engineer
Vertex Sigma Software•Foster City, CA
About The Position
We are seeking a Hardware Engineer to join our team. This role involves test execution and the development of test infrastructure. You will be responsible for using various lab equipment, developing test setups, and creating custom test assets. Additionally, you will handle documentation such as drafting and presenting test plans, design reviews, and data reviews, as well as reviewing documentation releases for standards, design, and risk assessments.
Requirements
- B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
- 4+ years of professional work experience
- 2+ years in electronics development
- Experience with testing electronic, automotive, aerospace, or vehicle components
- Experience with Design tools (PCBA: Altium preferred; 3D 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
Nice To Haves
- M.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)
Responsibilities
- Test Execution using oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and other electrical/environmental test equipment.
- Develop test setups via block diagrams, BoMs and test plans.
- Test Infrastructure Development including 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
