Hardware Test Engineer

Hark • San Jose, CA

103d • $120,000 - $300,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Hardware Test Engineer to build the test infrastructure that ensures our AI-powered devices meet quality, reliability, and performance standards at every stage of development. You will own test strategy from board bring-up through mass production, designing fixtures, writing automation scripts, and defining the criteria that decide whether a product ships. From functional test on the bench to burn-in and stress testing at the factory, you will be the last line of defense before our devices reach users.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong Python scripting skills for instrument control (SCPI/VISA), data analysis, and test reporting.
• Expert-level proficiency with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Demonstrated ability to bring up and debug complex multi-rail, mixed-signal PCBAs.
• Experience deploying test systems at contract manufacturers and supporting production ramp.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with boundary scan (JTAG), in-circuit test (ICT), and flying probe test methodologies.
• Background in RF test for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular radios.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, TestStand, or similar test executive frameworks.
• Experience testing products with cameras, displays, microphones, or other sensor arrays.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the end-to-end test plan across EVT, DVT, PVT, and production milestones.
• Design and develop custom test fixtures (bed-of-nails, pogo pin, cable harness) for PCBA and system-level testing.
• Write automated test scripts in Python to control instruments, collect data, and generate pass/fail reports.
• Lead electrical bring-up of new PCBAs, debugging power rails, clocks, interfaces, and peripheral functionality.
• Plan and execute environmental stress tests including thermal cycling, vibration, drop, and accelerated life testing.
• Work with contract manufacturers to deploy and maintain test stations on the factory floor, ensuring yield and throughput targets.
• Perform root cause analysis on field returns and test failures using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and X-ray inspection.

Benefits

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000 - $300,000 annually.
• The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role.

What This Job Offers

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