Hardware Integration & Test Engineer II

Futurex•Bulverde, TX

About The Position

Futurex is seeking a hands-on Hardware Integration & Test Engineer II to test, troubleshoot, provision firmware, and integrate hardware security modules (HSMs) and cryptographic appliances. The role takes printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) received from contract manufacturers through hardware validation, firmware installation, chassis integration, and final functional testing. Strong electronics troubleshooting and practical problem-solving are essential; software development or programming experience is not required. The engineer inspects and validates PCB assemblies, diagnoses and repairs hardware failures, loads and verifies firmware using approved tools and secure procedures, and installs tested assemblies into server chassis and HSM appliance configurations. The role also supports system bring-up, production-release verification, root-cause analysis, engineering collaboration, new product introductions, and continual improvement of test procedures and coverage. Futurex provides enterprise cryptographic security solutions, including hardware security modules, key management systems, and secure cryptographic infrastructure. Its engineering and operations teams collaborate to develop, manufacture, and deliver reliable security products.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics technology, computer engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent professional or military electronics experience is considered.
At least 3 years of hands-on electronics testing, PCB troubleshooting, hardware integration, or related technical experience.
Practical knowledge of electronic circuits, PCB assemblies, soldering and rework, and electronic test equipment.
Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot independently.
Experience assembling, testing, or repairing electronic systems, computer hardware, or server equipment.
Familiarity with firmware loading or device configuration, or demonstrated aptitude to learn established processes.
Clear technical communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with embedded systems, industrial electronics, networking equipment, or server-class hardware.
Familiarity with Linux, command-line diagnostics, bootloaders, and firmware provisioning.
Understanding of SPI, I2C, UART, USB, PCIe, or Ethernet interfaces.
Exposure to secure boot, firmware signing, cryptographic hardware, or HSMs.
Familiarity with IPC soldering standards, contract manufacturing, and failure analysis.
Python, Bash, C/C++, or test automation exposure; not required.

Responsibilities

Inspect, test, and validate PCB assemblies received from contract manufacturers.
Perform initial power-on, board-level functional testing, and diagnostics.
Diagnose hardware failures at board, component, and system levels; perform soldering, component replacement, and PCB rework.
Use oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and schematics to isolate faults.
Document manufacturing defects, recurring failures, and findings for engineering teams.
Load, configure, sign, and verify HSM firmware using approved tools and secure procedures.
Perform firmware updates, device initialization, and functional verification.
Troubleshoot firmware loading, boot, and initialization issues using diagnostic utilities, logs, and command-line tools.
Collaborate with firmware and software engineers when failures require development-level investigation.
Install tested PCBAs into server chassis and HSM appliance configurations.
Integrate power, cooling, storage, cabling, and associated hardware components.
Perform system bring-up, configuration, final functional testing, and production-release verification.
Diagnose integration issues involving hardware interfaces, electrical connections, and device configuration.
Investigate failures independently, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
Coordinate with hardware, firmware, software, manufacturing, and contract manufacturing teams.
Support new product introductions, hardware revisions, and firmware releases.
Maintain test procedures, troubleshooting guides, and production records; improve test coverage and efficiency.