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# Hardware Engineer V

- **Company:** ApTask
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $264,160.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Schematic Capture, Shell Script, Subsystems, Data Processing, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ad4cf01b-06f3-4fd0-9d29-719b9c3ea3cc

## About the Role

* 3+ years of Electrical System testing for consumer electronics
 * Experience with one of the subsystems - sensors, audio, or camera
 * Experience executing electrical testing on the bench and familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMM, e-load, power supply, power analyzer, signal generator, and temp chamber
 * Understanding of board schematics and board layout, with the ability to find proper probe locations
 * Knowledge of Python for data processing and automation
 * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
 * Schematic capture, Python, and C experience

Desired skills:

 * Board and system level validation and debugging experience
 * C# and shell scripting is a plus
 * Experience with data acquisition device (DAQ)
 * Master's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

## Description

* Define electrical characterization/validation methodologies for sensors, audio, and camera subsystems by working with domain leads and partners
 * Track and execute on detailed test plans for the PCB, modules, and subsystems characterization to meet key deadlines
 * Develop automated test setups with SW scripting to implement module characterization/validation
 * Own execution, interpretation, and reporting of results
 * Support system bring up and debug activities
 * Clearly communicate test plans and results


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