Hardware Software Integration Engineer

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Foster City, CA that is seeking a Hardware Software Integration Engineer.Summary:This role is essential and fundamental to the execution stage of our client's program, ensuring that hardware systems operate predictably at all times. You will also be responsible for supporting bring-up and manufacturing operations. You will have excellent communication skills and are excited about being the first responder to triage and debug difficult hardware-software integration issues.In this role, you will:

• Lead and drive debugging of hardware-software issues to closure. Identify and work with key cross-functional partners to root cause and provide resolution
• Provide feedback to engineering teams to improve future product versions
• Understand the assembly and test requirements and come up with test plans and specifications to support manufacturing operations
• Develop test automation, leverage in-house analysis tools to perform debugging and improve test coverage, and enhance test infrastructure
• Develop new processes and human workflows to improve fleet stability

Skills

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields with a minimum of 2+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience and skill in determining the root cause of complex issues involving HW, FW, and SW
• Experience with hardware interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, USB, UART, LIN. I2C, SPI, etc and related testing/debugging tools
• Familiarity with requirements and test case development
• Fluency in Python or similar scripting language, git/version management tools, SW debugging tools

Bonus Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of requirements management tools such as Polarion/JIRA
• Strong EE fundamentals with familiarity in microcontroller-based systems, high-speed signals, sensing, power electronics, BT/LTE/NFC
• Working knowledge of schematic design, PCB layout, and electrical characterization equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


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