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# Lead Hardware Test Engineer

- **Company:** HUNTER
- **Location:** Bridgeton, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Bug Tracking Systems, Code Coverage, Software Documentation, Firmware, Hardware Interface Design, Software Architecture, System Testing, Test Data, Test Execution Engine, Strategies of Testing, Hardware Testing
- **Published:** June 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5333e55c7e1aeea5

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Leadership?, * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Technology or related field.

 * 5+ years leading a technical team.
 * 5+ years of experience in mechanical, hardware, software, or systems testing.
 * Strong understanding of embedded systems, hardware interfaces, sensors, and software architecture.
 * Proven experience creating and executing test plans.
 * Proficiency with test instruments such as multimeters, DAQ systems, signal generators, etc.
 * Experience with defect tracking tools and test documentation practices.
 * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
 * Ability to adapt to ever changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

## Description

As the Lead Hardware Test Engineer, you will own the creation of the testing; strategy, execution, and continuous improvement while developing and mentoring a team of Test Engineers and Technicians. This is a role with a strong mechanical focus.

What You'll Do:

 * Lead day-to-day hardware and software activities for the Alpha Test Engineering Team; provide technical leadership and development for Test Engineers and Test Technicians
 * Coordinate testing priorities, resource planning, and work assignments across projects
 * Coordinate with the Validation Engineering Team to execute test plans, test procedures, and validation strategies for Hunter Engineering products including new hardware, embedded systems, firmware, and application software.
 * Identify test coverage gaps and ensure validation activities meet functional, performance, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
 * Define test equipment and resource requirements including the effective implementation of all testing needs.
 * Lead the execution of system, integration, functionality, regression, stress, and reliability tests to ensure products meet defined quality, performance, and release-readiness criteria
 * Oversee test data collection, analysis, and documentation of results using structured reporting tools.
 * Establish and refine testing best practices, standard operating procedures, and documentation standards to improve consistency, traceability, and audit readiness.
 * Additional duties as assigned


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