Hardware Test Engineer
| Company | Applied Intuition |
|---|---|
| Location | Mountain View, CA, USA |
| Salary | $140000 – $220000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior, Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- 1–6 years of hands-on experience in board-level testing and validation
- Experience working in a lab setting with test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power meters, etc.)
- Experience with test automation (Python, LabView, or similar)
- Familiarity with automotive or consumer electronics validation flows
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Prior exposure to automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier test protocols
- Experience reading schematics and debugging at component level
Responsibilities
- Execute and improve validation test plans for custom automotive PCBs
- Characterize board performance using lab equipment (oscilloscope, power supply, electronic loads, DAQ, etc.)
- Automate lab equipment and test routines using Python or similar scripting languages
- Analyze and document results in clear, concise reports for internal teams and external customers
- Collaborate with electrical design, system integration, and software teams to support board bring-up and root cause analysis
- Interpret and follow OEM test protocols (e.g., LV124, ISO 16750, CISPR, etc.)
- Maintain lab setups and improve test efficiency with reusable infrastructure
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working at automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or robotics/consumer electronics companies
- Familiarity with CAN, LIN, or automotive Ethernet tools
- Prior experience with PCB DFM/DFT feedback and layout review