
Senior Hardware Test Engineer – Electrical
Serve Robotics
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Redwood City • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $175,000 - $195,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Define and lead comprehensive test strategies for systems including compute, power delivery, and motor controllers.
- Design and implement manual and automated test setups, including custom fixtures and test benches.
- Manage the full test lifecycle—from planning and execution to data analysis and reporting.
- Perform validation for thermal performance, EMI/EMC, signal integrity, and long-term reliability.
- Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and firmware teams to ensure testability and design quality.
- Debug hardware issues, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions with the design team.
- Develop and maintain clear, thorough test procedures and reports.
- Develop and execute stress and corner-case testing to uncover edge-case hardware failures.
- Support manufacturing with test development for production and assist during new product introduction (NPI).
- Work closely with the supply chain and manufacturing partners to ensure test coverage and consistency across production lines.
- Analyze field data to identify potential hardware reliability issues and feed insights back into test planning and design improvements.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in hardware validation, ideally in robotics, automotive, or industrial electronics.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering discipline.
- Proficient with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and programmable power supplies.
- Strong skills in test automation using Python (preferred) or similar scripting languages.
- Ability to interpret schematics, understand embedded systems, and troubleshoot complex hardware issues.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup-style environment.
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Hard Skills & Tools
hardware validationtest strategiestest automationdata analysisthermal performance validationEMI/EMC validationsignal integrity validationlong-term reliability validationtroubleshootingscripting languages
Soft Skills
collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationattention to detailadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering