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# Hardware Test Engineer

- **Company:** Q1 Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Data Analysis, Computer Maintenance, Computer Engineering, Computer Telephony Integration, Linux, Hardware Design, Software Reliability Testing, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Test Scripts, Hardware Testing, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/hardware-test-engineer-aurora-il--d0466830-4951-4a0b-9302-9360485000b7

## About the Role

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
" 10 years minimum experience with hardware bring-up, design validation, manufacturing, and troubleshooting
" Deep overall understanding of computer systems: electrical, functional, logical, software, mechanical, thermal etc.
" Experience applying hardware evaluation methodologies (lab measurements, data analysis, infrastructure setup and maintenance, etc)
" Strong Program Mgmt skills; Able to lead a multi-disciplinary group with minimal supervision, ensuring that each provides thorough test plans and executes in a timely fashion
" Hands-on (HW assembly, test infrastructure setup, electrical/functional test execution, root cause analysis)
" Proficient in operating test equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, DC power supplies, etc.
" Natural problem-solver, self learner (I don't know but I will find out)
" Excellent communication and documentation skills (ex: first level analysis of test results and generate summaries, visualizations, conclusions, reports)

Bonus:
" Familiar with Linux OS
" Ability to make minor modifications to test scripts
" Automotive test experience
" RF test experience, Analysis Skills, Antenna, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Maintenance, Computer Systems, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Design Verification, Develop Test Tools, Documentation, Electricity, Failure Analysis, Functional Testing, Hardware Development, Hardware Evaluation, Hardware Quality Assurance, Identify Issues, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Logic Analyzer, Logical Software CTI Solutions, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Production Testing, Materials Management, Oscilloscope, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Radio Frequency, Reliability Testing, Root Cause Analysis, System Integration (SI), Test Equipment, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Scripts, Test Strategy, Time Management, Training/Teaching

## Description

" Lead Design Verification (DV): Drive the creation, execution, and reporting of comprehensive test plans across multiple hardware domains (e.g., SI/PI, RF, Antenna, Thermal, Reliability, and Compliance).
" Manage Failure Analysis (FA): Serve as the primary engineering point of contact for all hardware failure analysis activities across the product lifecycle (DV, Manufacturing, Reliability, Field, etc.).
" Drive Manufacturing Test Strategy: Develop, plan, and oversee manufacturing hardware test strategies, including FP/ICT, BFT, and Run-in
" Oversee Lab Operations: Manage hardware lab environments, including hardware allocation, tracking, configuration, setup, and rework processes.
" Cross-Functional Testing Support: Provide hands-on support for ongoing Electrical, Functional, RF, Radar, Reliability, Thermal testing initiatives.
" Support Manufacturing Builds: Ensure successful manufacturing builds by managing materials readiness, providing training, and resolving production FA issues.
" Lead Hardware Sustaining Efforts: Drive post-launch hardware quality improvements, manage field quality FA, coordinate End-of-Life (EoL) responses, and lead PRQ initiatives.
" [Optional] Develop HW Test Tools: Create, optimize, and maintain hardware test scripts and automation tools