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Jobot • Seattle, Washington, United States
Role & seniority: Senior Hardware Test Engineer (Senior level)
Stack/tools: RF/mixed-signal hardware testing; RF PCBAs; test equipment (oscilloscope, VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator); environmental test gear; programming for data analysis/test automation (Python, C/C++). Collaboration with hardware, software, and mechanical teams.
Build and execute rigorous test protocols for RF and mixed-signal hardware; validate payloads from design to flight readiness.
Analyze test data to identify failure modes, drive root-cause investigations, and implement design improvements.
Lead continuous improvement of test methodology, automation, and best practices; mentor other test engineers.
7+ years in hardware validation/test engineering or RF systems testing; RF PCBAs design, testing, debugging; strong electronics reliability knowledge.
Proficiency with RF test equipment and procedures; metrology and uncertainty analysis.
Programming in Python and C/C++ for data analysis and test automation.
Experience with environmental testing (thermal, vibration, TVAC); strong communication and ability to work independently; cross-functional collaboration.
5+ years in reliability/testing/QA, preferably aerospace/satellite.
Experience in high-volume manufacturing and radiation effects analysis/mitigation.
Location & work type: Seattle, WA; full-time, on-site. salary $145k
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Salary: $145,000 - $185,000 per year
Our client was founded with the intention of delivering on the promise of what Internet-of-Things (IoT) was supposed to be. They're building a global Bluetooth network dedicated to machine-to-machine connectivity.
Our client is an early-stage, venture-backed startup supported by some of the best investors in the world.
Why join us?
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
💰 Salary: $145,000.00 - $185,000.00 (commensurate with experience) 🩺 Comprehensive Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, & HSA options 🌍 Unlimited PTO 🚇 Commuter Benefits (if working from HQ) 🎓 Learning & Development Allowance 💪 Health & Wellness Stipend 🌎 Sabbatical Program – Recharge and explore new ideas 🛠 Cutting-Edge Space Tech – Work on state-of-the-art satellite system
Job Details
As a Senior Hardware Test Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and longevity of our satellite hardware. You’ll own the development and execution of comprehensive test strategies that validate our wireless payloads, uncover weaknesses, and optimize system durability.
Your work will span the full lifecycle — from design validation to flight readiness — and will be instrumental in proving that our payloads can thrive in the harshest environments space has to offer, including radiation, thermal cycling, and mechanical stress.
This is a full-time position based in Seattle, WA.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS
A Sense of Urgency: Lead projects from concept to reality, rapidly and effectively
First Principles Engineering: Have a strong understanding of the whys behind the whats; have the ability to extrapolate from first principles to complex system design
High Learning Agility: Love to learn; have a grounded approach to recognizing your weaknesses and take the initiative to brush up on and sharpen your engineering foundations to better collaborate with your teammates with different backgrounds
System-Level Design and Analysis: Understand the requirements flow down process and be able to quickly iterate on evolving requirements
Excellent Communication Skills: Effectively convey ideas and communicate technical topics with engineering, build staff, and operations; run self-directed design reviews and participate in reviews of parallel systems
Anticipation of Needs: Identify problems, think creatively, and rapidly produce reliable and cost-effective solutions to meet the ever growing and changing needs of an early-stage company
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in Electrical engineering, Aerospace engineering, Computer science or a related field. 7+ years of experience in hardware validation, test engineering, or RF systems testing. Experience in design, testing, and debugging of RF PCBAs coupled with a thorough understanding of electronics reliability and failure mechanisms. Experience with test equipment (such as oscilloscope, VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, and Signal Generator) and procedures for analysis, verification and validation of RF products. Strong expertise in programming languages (Python, C/C++) required for data analysis and test automation. Demonstrated ability to conduct root cause failure analysis and implement corrective actions with an emphasis on RF systems. Thorough understanding of metrology, sources of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis. Experience with environmental testing such as thermal, vibration, and TVAC. Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role Ability to work independently. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills is a must. Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment. Passion for creating state-of-the-art hardware systems
STRONGLY DESIRED 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering, testing, or quality assurance, preferably within the aerospace or satellite industry. Experience in high volume manufacturing, assembling and testing of electronic components. Experience in analyzing impact of radiation on electronic components and strategies to mitigate impact of radiation on electronic systems.
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