Hardware Engineer - Test Development

Expected compensation: 79.50 USD Per Hour

HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find a Hardware Engineer - Test Development to support the validation and characterization of sensing and compute hardware across prototype and production-intent vehicle systems.

In this role, you’ll work closely with hardware design, systems engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to develop and execute component- and system-level hardware testing. You’ll support early prototype development through qualification testing while helping improve test methodologies, infrastructure, and validation processes for advanced vehicle hardware platforms.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically curious, collaborative, and experienced working within lab-based hardware validation environments.

As a Hardware Engineer - Test Development, You'll

• Design and execute component- and system-level hardware validation and qualification tests for sensing and compute hardware platforms.
• Build, debug, and maintain test setups including harnesses, load simulators, custom fixtures, and supporting test infrastructure.
• Develop test plans, block diagrams, bills of materials (BoMs), and structured validation procedures.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, environmental chambers, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, and related l
• equipment to characterize hardware performance.
• Develop Python-based automation scripts and tooling to support testing, diagnostics, and data collection activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers, procurement teams, and engineering partners to support hardware development and test infrastructure initiatives.
• Document test results and present findings through design reviews, test readiness reviews, and data review activities.
• Support documentation reviews related to engineering standards, risk assessments, and design releases.
• Partner cross-functionally with hardware, systems, integration, and supplier teams to troubleshoot issues and improve validation methodologies.
• Travel within the Bay Area as needed to support hardware testing and development activities.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 4+ years of professional engineering experience
• 2+ years of hands-on electronics or hardware development experience
• Experience testing electronic, automotive, aerospace, robotics, or vehicle-related hardware systems
• Strong hands-on laboratory experience using oscilloscopes, environmental chambers, VNAs, TDRs, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, and related test equipment
• Python programming experience supporting automation, diagnostics, or validation activities
• Familiarity working within Ubuntu/Linux environments
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and technical communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional engineering teams
• Ability to travel within the Bay Area as needed

Bonus Qualifications

• A master’s degree or Ph.D. in engineering or a related discipline
• Experience with Altium, CATIA, or 3DEXPERIENCE
• Familiarity with communication interfaces including SPI, I2C, MDIO, PCIe, or related protocols
• Foundational knowledge of networking concepts, systems architecture, memory hierarchy, storage systems, or LAN technologies
• Familiarity with Ethernet switching chipsets such as Broadcom or Marvell
• Experience with simulation tools such as Ansys
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems including Keysight or UEI platforms
• Experience with Polarion, Jira, Confluence, or similar engineering workflow tools
• Participation in technical competitions or engineering programs such as SAE, FIRST, or DARPA initiatives

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Commitment: *This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Foster City, CA area.

HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.*