- Palo Alto, California, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Senior
- $132K–$165K per year
- 5–7 years
In this role, the Senior Hardware Test Engineer will lead efforts to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of cutting-edge mechatronic systems in current and next-generation electric vehicle hardware.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $132,100 - $165,100 for Palo Alto, CA-based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.
Responsibilities
- Architect, plan, and execute comprehensive hardware test plans including functional, performance, environmental (thermal, vibration, humidity), durability, and safety testing on complex vehicle systems and subsystems (e.g., ECUs, high-voltage battery systems, steering systems, sensors, etc).
- Lead the architectural design, development, configuration, and integration of automated custom test benches, automated test equipment (ATE), high-fidelity fixtures, and advanced instrumentation.
- Oversee hardware bring-up, signal integrity analysis, and advanced system-level debugging of complex electronics assemblies and prototype test systems (electrical/mechanical/software).
- Partner with cross-functional engineering leads, system architects, and lab technicians to provide technical direction and establish testing methodologies.
- Implement test set-ups, perform tests, collect results, and maintain appropriate logs.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline