Senior Test Automation Engineer
About The Position
Fresh Consulting is a design-led software development and hardware engineering company providing end-to-end digital services. The Senior Test Automation Engineer will manage a small team delivering end-to-end test solutions for customers and lead test planning, development, execution, and automation for new products and features. The role works closely with firmware, software, hardware, and design engineering teams, supporting product development from prototype through production. It also includes hands-on electrical testing and rework, test-system commissioning, manufacturing test support, root-cause analysis, design reviews, and technical mentorship. This is a direct-hire, onsite position in Costa Mesa, California. The annual base salary range is $146,000 to $183,000. Compensation depends on factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Full-time employees receive top-tier benefits, and highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of hands-on electrical engineering experience designing functional test equipment.
- At least 5 years of experience in schematic capture and/or PCBA layout.
- At least 2 years of experience using a scripting language to develop automation, such as C, C++, C#, Python, or MATLAB.
- Experience with peripherals and developing test and validation strategies.
- Advanced experience with computer hardware communication bus protocols, including USB, I2C, I2S, CSI, Ethernet, SPI, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, and serial communications.
- Ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team to support product development from prototype to production.
- Understanding of lab safety protocols when working in different types of lab environments.
- Familiarity with measurement analysis techniques such as Gage R&R and Process Capability Analysis.
- Understanding of both hardware and software integration and test processes.
- Experience with source code revision and control.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Altium Designer.
- Experience with LabVIEW.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Detail-oriented approach and ability to thrive in an environment that values effective team collaboration.
- Experience with the product release cycle from prototype to production and the key deliverables of each phase.
- Experience with RF test equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Power Meters.
- Experience testing RF components such as power amplifiers, transmitters, receivers, and filters.
- Experience with wired networking technologies, including Gigabit and 10 Gigabit.
- Hands-on experience with complex networking equipment, deep understanding of networking protocols, strong test design and implementation skills, and a background in IP network design.
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Manage a small team of Test Automation Engineers delivering end-to-end test solutions for customers.
- Define, own, and execute End of Line test plans for new products and features in collaboration with firmware, software, and hardware design teams.
- Define and implement test strategies that optimize product safety, reliability, risk mitigation, FMEA coverage, and schedule.
- Design and execute PCBA and electrical system components, performing hands-on testing and rework as necessary.
- Analyze data, communicate results clearly, and work with design engineers to resolve product problems identified through testing.
- Design and implement next-generation test automation hardware systems for fast, repeatable product testing.
- Manage purchasing, build, integration, and final commissioning of functional testers.
- Develop test procedures and test automation from component level through system level.
- Support board bring-up and bench validation as needed.
- Support Design Engineers with DFT and provide feedback from test results to improve quality and test coverage.
- Support manufacturing test bring-up and yield.
- Support the Root Cause Analysis process.
- Lead and participate as a key contributor in design reviews.
- Provide technical mentorship to engineering teams.
Benefits
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
- Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
