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# Hardware Test Engineer

- **Company:** Hark's Co.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $300,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Bluetooth, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Software Reliability Testing, Strategies of Testing, Wi-Fi Technology, Teststand, Scripting, Hardware Testing, System-level Testing
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5833374588

## About the Role

* Education: BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
 * Test Automation: Strong Python scripting skills for instrument control (SCPI/VISA), data analysis, and test reporting.
 * Lab Instrumentation: Expert-level proficiency with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
 * PCB Debugging: Demonstrated ability to bring up and debug complex multi-rail, mixed-signal PCBAs.
 * Manufacturing: Experience deploying test systems at contract manufacturers and supporting production ramp., * Experience with boundary scan (JTAG), in-circuit test (ICT), and flying probe test methodologies.
 * Background in RF test for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular radios.
 * Familiarity with LabVIEW, TestStand, or similar test executive frameworks.
 * Experience testing products with cameras, displays, microphones, or other sensor arrays.

## Description

We are looking for a Hardware Test Engineer to build the test infrastructure that ensures our AI-powered devices meet quality, reliability, and performance standards at every stage of development. You will own test strategy from board bring-up through mass production, designing fixtures, writing automation scripts, and defining the criteria that decide whether a product ships. From functional test on the bench to burn-in and stress testing at the factory, you will be the last line of defense before our devices reach users., * Test Strategy: Define and own the end-to-end test plan across EVT, DVT, PVT, and production milestones.

 * Fixture Design: Design and develop custom test fixtures (bed-of-nails, pogo pin, cable harness) for PCBA and system-level testing.
 * Test Automation: Write automated test scripts in Python to control instruments, collect data, and generate pass/fail reports.
 * Board Bring-Up: Lead electrical bring-up of new PCBAs, debugging power rails, clocks, interfaces, and peripheral functionality.
 * Reliability Testing: Plan and execute environmental stress tests including thermal cycling, vibration, drop, and accelerated life testing.
 * Production Support: Work with contract manufacturers to deploy and maintain test stations on the factory floor, ensuring yield and throughput targets.
 * Failure Analysis: Perform root cause analysis on field returns and test failures using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and X-ray inspection.


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