Hardware Engineer - Test Development

Title: Hardware Engineer - Test Development
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6+ months
Target Start Date: ASAP
Work Location/Structure: Onsite in Foster City, CA (5 days in office) - Travel within Bay Area will be required.

About the Opportunity:

Our client, a leader in the autonomous vehicle industry, is looking for a skilled Hardware Engineer - Test Development to join their team for a 6+ month engagement. This project involves developing, documenting, and executing component and system-level hardware testing for sense and compute hardware intended for vehicle use. Projects range from interface compliance testing to developing purpose-built tools. This is a high-impact role that requires an enthusiastic, innovative, and self-starting professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:

This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:

• Test Execution: Using oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and other electrical/environmental test equipment to execute testing.
• Test Setup Development: Developing test setups via block diagrams, Bills of Materials (BoMs), and test plans.
• Test Infrastructure Development: Developing custom test assets such as load simulators, test harnessing, and Python scripts, and facilitating test infrastructure projects by working with procurement and suppliers.
• Documentation: Drafting and presenting Test Plans, Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and Data Reviews, and reviewing/consulting on documentation release for standards, design, and risk assessments.
• Characterization: Collaborating with suppliers, design, and system engineers to characterize the functional performance of sense and compute hardware for both development testing on early prototypes and qualification testing on production modules.

Required Skills & Experience:

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:

• 4+ years of professional work experience, with 2+ years in electronics development.
• Experience with testing electronic, automotive, aerospace, or vehicle components.
• Experience in using lab equipment (Environmental Chambers, Oscilloscopes, E-loads, VNA, TDR, and spectrum analyzer).
• Experience with Design tools, specifically:
  • PCBA: Altium preferred
  • 3D Modeling: 3DExperience or Catia preferred
• Proficiency in Ubuntu and Python scripting.
• A B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Experience with:
  • Ethernet switching chipsets (i.e. Broadcom, Marvell), PCIe, CAN Compliance.
  • Simulation Tools (Ansys preferred).
  • Common bus protocols (SPI, I2C, MDIO).
• Familiarity with process/tooling such as:
  • Data Acquisition systems (UEI and/or Keysight preferred).
  • Requirement-Test Case management tools (Polarion preferred).
  • Atlassian software products (Jira/Confluence).