Job Title: Hardware Engineer - Test Development
Onsite in Foster City, CA | 5 days in office
Travel within Bay Area will be required
As our hardware engineer you will be responsible for developing, documenting and executing component and system-level hardware testing. You will collaborate with suppliers, design and system engineers to characterize the functional performance of company’s sense and compute hardware. You will be responsible for development testing on early prototypes and qualification testing on modules intended for vehicle use. Projects range from interface compliance testing to developing purpose built tools. We are looking for someone who’s enthusiastic, innovative, a self-starter, and willing to take on the challenges to work with us as an exceptional hardware engineer.
Responsibilities:
- Test Execution
- Use oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and other electrical/environmental test equipment
- Develop test setups via block diagrams, BoMs and test plans
- Test Infrastructure Development
- Develop custom test assets such as load simulators, test harnessing and python scripts
- Facilitate test infrastructure projects by working with procurement and suppliers
- Documentation
- Draft and present Test Plans, Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews and Data Reviews
- Review and consult on documentation release for standards, design, and risk assessments
Requirements
Qualifications:
- B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
- 4+ years of professional work experience
- 2+ years in electronics development
- Experience with testing electronic, automotive, aerospace, or vehicle components
- Experience with Design tools
- PCBA: Altium preferred
- 3D Modeling: 3DExperience or Catia preferred
- Experience in using lab equipment (Environmental Chambers, Oscilloscopes, E-loads, VNA, TDR, and spectrum analyzer)
- Experience with Ubuntu and Python
Bonus Qualifications:
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering or similar discipline
- Team/club competitions (e.g. SAE, FIRST, DARPA)
- Systems and networking foundational knowledge (systems architecture, memory hierarchy, storage subsystems, LANs, routing)
- Experience with:
- Ethernet switching chipsets (i.e. Broadcom, Marvell), PCIe, CAN Compliance
- Simulation Tools (Ansys preferred)
- Common bus protocols (SPI, I2C, MDIO)
- Process/Tool Familiarity with:
- Data Acquisition systems (UEI and/or Keysight preferred)
- Requirement-Test Case management tools (Polarion preferred)
- Atlassian software products (Jira/Confluence)
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Training & Development
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Free breakfast and lunch
Top Skills
What We Do
Sigma Software Vertex is where engineering excellence meets human connection. As part of Sigma Software Group, a global tech powerhouse with 2,000+ experts across 20 countries, we bring 22+ years of award-winning IT consulting into a bold, fresh context. We believe in loyalty, real relationships, and helping both talent and companies grow to their full potential. With roots in Swedish values and a global reach, we specialize in connecting ambitious engineers with forward-thinking companies across industries. Our name says it all: Vertex is the peak, and we’re here to climb it with you. Whether you're a client or a consultant, this is a place to build, evolve, and thrive.
