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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Test Engineer - **Company:** WINGS LLC - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Software Debugging, Firmware, Interoperability, Scripting, Hardware Testing, Performance Monitor - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=498da49452f5277f ## About the Role * 2+years of experience working with electronics with strong EE fundamentals, including ability to modify/design test fixture boards; digital and/or analog systems * Hands-on experience in prototype bring-up and debugging, functional verification, and python scripting * Must enjoy being hands-on in the lab and want to be in the details (soldering, oscilloscopes, data acquisition) and contagious enthusiasm and passion for engineering * Able to understand schematics and manage sourcing of quick turn proto boards * Understanding of hardware evaluation methodologies, including development of test cases/suites, performance monitoring, test automation, and data analysis. * Comfortable working with hand tools, digital multimeter, and basic power tools (e.g. hand drill). * Wire/cable soldering experience * Ability to troubleshoot equipment and identify solutions. * Effective communication with engineers and other team members. * Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. * Experience with testing in a lab environment ## Description Wing is looking for a Hardware Test Engineer to join our Wing Lab Team team. This role is onsite based in Palo Alto, CA. As a member of the Wing Lab team, you will provide support to Wing Engineering teams, assisting new proto-type build/bring-up and development testing which includes test set-up, troubleshooting prototypes boards down to component level. You will execute test plans such as signal measurements, power measurements, updating devices/boards with latest Firmware/software. You will help assemble and disassemble wing aircraft devices, fixtures,maintain a well documented SOP and work across Wing Engineering teams to provide lab support, testing and data collection. Manage and maintain lab stock supplies and equipment. What You'll Do: * Actively engage in cross-functional execution of validation plans, troubleshooting, and documentation to maintain design quality and ecosystem performance. * Execute verification test plans, signal characterization, power measurements and interoperability testing and data collection * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues in Hardware/SW/Ops failure analysis and test * Maintain records of calibration dates, results, and any adjustments made, and establish a clear schedule for calibrating all instruments (pressure sensors, flow meters, temperature probes, etc.). * Work with engineers to set up tests, including building and installing test articles and fixtures, setting up instrumentation, and configuring data acquisition systems. * Run tests according to the defined procedures. Monitor the test closely, watching for any anomalies or unexpected behavior, and taking notes on test conditions, progression, and observations in a test card. * Ensure that data is accurately collected, labeled, annotated, and stored. * Work closely with engineers during the planning and design phases of new tests. Provide input on practical considerations, such as space requirements, available equipment, and potential safety concerns. * Lab maintenance, keep the lab organized and work areas clean. May include lab setup optimization. * Making sure lab equipment is stocked. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [JavaScript? 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