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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Test Engineer - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Brookfield, WI, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $156,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Firmware, Hardware Design, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Verification and Validation (Software), System Testing, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Teststand, Serial Peripheral Interface, Hardware Testing - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/wi/brookfield/5d3257cd-b34f-4015-977e-ef11f277b9e1 ## About the Role LabVIEW Firmware Debugging Visionary TestStand Innovation Electronics Testability Oscilloscope Test Equipment Logic Analyzer Test Automation Embedded Systems Test Engineering Electromechanics Power Electronics Laboratory Testing Root Cause Analysis Systems Engineering Test Automation Tools New Product Development Artificial Intelligence Communications Protocols Engineering Design Process Serial Peripheral Interface Python (Programming Language) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, * At least 3 years of experience with embedded systems, electronics validation, firmware testing, or hardware development. * Strong hands-on experience with hardware testing and electronics validation for embedded products. * Proficiency in designing test fixtures, validation hardware, or custom test setups for electronic systems. * Excellent electronics troubleshooting skills, including schematic review and PCBA debugging. * Ability to use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other laboratory test equipment effectively. * Experience with test automation tools such as Python, LabVIEW, or TestStand. * Solid understanding of hardware test methodologies and system-level validation practices. Additional Skills & Qualifications * Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing. * Familiarity with embedded communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, UART, and USB. * Experience working with power electronics and battery-powered products. * Background in motors or other embedded electro-mechanical systems. * Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams, including electrical, firmware, and systems engineers., Hardware Test Engineer Actalent Waukesha, WI*Remote Planning Debugging Visionary Innovation Electronics Reliability Test Design Test Planning Test Engineering Failure Analysis Electronic Hardware Printed Circuit Board Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Artificial Intelligence Development Environment Electronic Test Equipment Engineering Design Process Verification And Validation Continuous Improvement Process Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Military Standards And Specifications Electromagnetic Interference And Compatibility (EMC/EMI) +0 Hardware Test Engineer Actalent Brookfield, WI*On-Site I2C LabVIEW Firmware Debugging Visionary TestStand Innovation Electronics Testability Oscilloscope Test Equipment Logic Analyzer Test Automation Embedded Systems Test Engineering Electromechanics Power Electronics Laboratory Testing Root Cause Analysis Systems Engineering Test Automation Tools New Product Development Artificial Intelligence Communications Protocols Engineering Design Process Serial Peripheral Interface Python (Programming Language) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter ## Description The Hardware Test Engineer designs and executes test solutions for embedded electronic products, working across firmware, electronics hardware, and system validation. This role focuses on hands-on hardware testing, test fixture development, and troubleshooting embedded systems to ensure product functionality, performance, and reliability. Responsibilities * Design and execute tests for embedded hardware and firmware to verify functionality, performance, and reliability. * Develop and build test fixtures, validation hardware, and laboratory test setups to support product testing. * Perform hardware bring-up activities and conduct PCBA debugging to resolve issues at the board and system level. * Carry out root cause analysis of system-level issues and propose effective corrective actions. * Create test automation solutions using tools such as Python, LabVIEW, or TestStand to improve test efficiency and coverage. * Collaborate closely with electrical, firmware, and systems engineers throughout the product development lifecycle to ensure robust validation. * Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test equipment to measure, analyze, and validate electronic signals and system behavior. * Review schematics and hardware designs to identify potential issues and recommend improvements for testability and reliability. ## 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) - [Excellent Software Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/87-excellent-software-testing) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [Smart, Connected, Unexpected: The Wild Side of IoT and AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1113-smart-connected-unexpected-the-wild-side-of-iot-and-ai) - [When Agents Meet Legacy: Never Change a Running System](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100320-when-agents-meet-legacy-never-change-a-running-system) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)