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# Hardware / Board Bring-Up Technician

- **Company:** UST Inc
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $45,000.0 - $68,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, BIOS, Command-Line Interface, Software Debugging, Linux, Firmware, Hardware Design, Hardware Interface Design, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Minicom, PCI Express, PuTTY, Software Tools, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, USB, Diagnostic Tools, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Test Scripts, Hardware Testing, Bare Metal, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88395001/1

## About the Role

* Experience: 2-5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware testing, board bring-up, or lab support roles.

 * Board Bring-Up & Validation: Proven experience executing power-on sequences and verifying functional board performance.

 * Hardware Debugging: Strong background troubleshooting digital, analog, or power circuitry.

 * Firmware & Software Tools: Proficient in flashing firmware, working with CLI tools, and operating serial terminals (e.g., Tera Term, PuTTY, Minicom).

 * Scripting: Basic experience running existing test scripts (Python, Bash, or Shell) in Linux/Windows environments.

 * Lab Equipment Mastery: Proficient in the hands-on use of oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and power supplies.

 * Education: Associate's degree or vocational certification in Electronics Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

 * Preferred Qualifications:

 * Basic soldering skills (SMD rework, jumper wires, fine-pitch components).

 * Familiarity with common hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, USB, JTAG).

 * Experience using issue-tracking systems (e.g., Jira) to report hardware defect reports., Debugging, Hardware Development, Inventory Management, Semiconductor Process Equipment, Functional Testing, Installation and Commissioning, Prototype Assembly

## Description

UST is searching for a skilled hands-on Hardware / Board Bring-Up Technician to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for bringing up new prototype hardware, executing board-level debugging, flashing firmware, and validating system functionality using lab equipment and command-line tools.

The opportunity:

 * Board Bring-Up & Validation: Perform initial power-on, bring-up, and functional validation of bare-metal boards, prototypes, and system assemblies.

 * Hardware Debug & Troubleshooting: Inspect, diagnose, and resolve hardware and electrical issues down to the component or board level.

 * Firmware Flashing: Program and update board firmware, BIOS, and microcontrollers using standard programmers and utilities.

 * Testing & Script Execution: Execute test plans, run automated test scripts, and interact with hardware via Command Line Interfaces (CLI) and serial terminal environments.

 * Lab Equipment Operation: Set up and operate oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, bench top power supplies, and function generators to capture diagnostic data.

 * Rework & Modifications: Perform minor surface-mount soldering, wire modifications, and ECO rework on prototype PCBs as needed.

 * Documentation & Tracking: Document test results, track bugs, and log hardware revisions for the engineering team.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.