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Sigma • Foster City, California, United States
Role & seniority: Hardware Engineer – Test Development (mid-level, individual contributor)
Test hardware & analysis: oscilloscopes, network analyzers, environmental chambers, E-loads, VNA, TDR, spectrum analyzer
Development/tools: Altium (PCB), 3DExperience or Catia (3D modeling), Ubuntu, Python
Test/traceability: Polarion (requirements/test case management), Jira/Confluence
Execute and document component/system-level hardware tests; develop test setups, plans, and BoMs
Develop test infrastructure assets (load simulators, test harnesses, Python scripts) and coordinate with procurement/vendor partners
Prepare and present Test Plans, Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, Data/Design risk documentation
B.S. in Computer/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or similar
4+ years of professional experience; 2+ years in electronics development
Experience testing electronic, automotive, aerospace, or vehicle components; familiarity with lab equipment
Proficiency with Altium and 3D modeling tools; Ubuntu and Python
Ability to work with test infrastructure, documentation, and cross-functional teams
M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering
Participation in team/competition programs (SAE, FIRST, DARPA)
Systems/networking knowledge (LANs, routing, memory/storage)
Experience with Ethernet switching, PCIe, CAN; SPI/I2C; Ansys; data acquisition (UEI/Keysight); Pola
Job Title: Hardware Engineer - Test Development Onsite in Foster City, CA | 5 days in office Travel within Bay Area will be required
As our hardware engineer you will be responsible for developing, documenting and executing component and system-level hardware testing. You will collaborate with suppliers, design and system engineers to characterize the functional performance of company’s sense and compute hardware. You will be responsible for development testing on early prototypes and qualification testing on modules intended for vehicle use. Projects range from interface compliance testing to developing purpose built tools. We are looking for someone who’s enthusiastic, innovative, a self-starter, and willing to take on the challenges to work with us as an exceptional hardware engineer.
B. S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
PCBA: Altium preferred
3D Modeling: 3DExperience or Catia preferred Experience in using lab equipment (Environmental Chambers, Oscilloscopes, E-loads, VNA, TDR, and spectrum analyzer) Experience with Ubuntu and Python
M. S. or Ph.D. in Engineering or similar discipline