Hardware Test Engineer

Atomic Semi • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Atomic Semi is building a small, fast semiconductor fab, aiming to achieve this with current technology and simplifications by building their own tools for rapid iteration. They are assembling a small team of exceptional, hands-on engineers across various disciplines to own the stack from atoms to architecture, with an optimistic outlook on pushing technology limits. The company believes in building anything, having set up 3D printers, microscopes, e-beam writers, and general fabrication equipment, and inventing what's missing. Atomic was founded by Sam Zeloof, known for making chips in his garage, and Jim Keller, a leader in the semiconductor industry. The Hardware Test Engineer role is a critical interface across all teams at Atomic Semi. This dedicated test and applications role requires a deeply scientific mindset to characterize tools, intuit problems, and diagnose complex failures. Success is measured by building and executing test plans that improve tool design within the first month, autonomously solving complex problems for positioning tools by month three, and scaling impact across multiple teams and systems by month six. The company emphasizes rapid building and testing, often in days or weeks, and generally requires a portfolio to apply.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience as a test engineer or applications engineer with a demonstrated command of best practices in finding and diagnosing errors
• Ability to write code and create automated testing programs from scratch
• Hands-on capability to build and run electrical tests
• Strong mechanical intuition combined with a highly detail-oriented, scientific mindset
• Clear, fast verbal and written communication skills to effectively interface across multiple engineering disciplines

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with mechanical design
• PCB design experience

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end characterization of tools, defining criteria to measure, running software tests, pushing the limits of our hardware, and logging failure to inform engineering decisions
• Build software testing programs from scratch
• Diagnose complex system errors by sitting down with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to map out problem matrices and track down root causes
• Lead with rigorous and concise written and verbal communication
• Set clear timelines and hold yourself and cross-functional teams accountable for rigorous documentation and testing standards

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time
• Visa Sponsorship
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Weekly Learning & Development opportunities
• Commuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office
• Lunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed