Associate Test Engineer

Associate Test Engineer

Broadata Communications, Inc. (BCI) – Torrance, CA
On-site

Company Overview
Broadata Communications, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held California-based corporation. BCI is a leading and innovative company specializing in the development of market-driven products for the transmission of digital multimedia (video, audio, and data) over fiber. Our clients are world leaders in their industries, spanning entertainment, broadcast, medical, professional audio/video, house of worship, education, government, military, and transportation sectors. We are ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certified, with a
strong commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Associate Test Engineer . This role focuses on performing integration testing, validation and verification of new and existing products, while developing and maintaining the company’s processes, specifications, and procedures for product development, troubleshooting, and testing.
This is a hands-on role based in Torrance, CA, and is not a remote or hybrid position. We offer a fast-paced, high impact and stimulating environment with opportunities for professional growth within BCI. Veterans welcome!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the development verification, validation, troubleshooting, and testing for the release and maintenance of BCI and third-party hardware, firmware and software used in high-performance digital multimedia products.
• Assist with the design, develop and execute product and system test plans to create formal validation and verification, documentation, methods, and processes, design and build fixtures, automated test jigs, scripts, and demo and test systems.
• Assist with the development and perform formal validation and verification testing, including interoperability, safety, environmental, accelerated life cycle testing, pursuant to compliance certification to 60601.
• Document and analyze test results, including product hardware, firmware, & software verification and validation, using both manual and automated testing as needed.
• Conduct product failure resolution by analyzing failure reports, devising, and executing experiments to reproduce one or more failure modes, and systematically localizing root cause(s).
• Generate and review accurate and thorough technical content, including software/firmware requirements, design specifications, and test protocols.
• Generate internal and external documentation such as datasheets, user manuals, test methods and processes, etc.
• Contribute input to schedules and task breakdowns.
• Contribute to organization of common and dedicated lab work benches, storage, mechanical tools, 3D printers, and electronics tools and supplies.

Job responsibilities within our organization are dynamic. This may not be a complete list of duties. Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned by your supervisor or upper management.

Education & Experience

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience designing and/or testing multimedia hardware and systems.
• Basic electrical circuit and mechanical design knowledge sufficient for design of test fixtures including basic wiring and computer interfacing.
• Experience executing test plans to create formal validation and verification documentation for multimedia hardware, firmware & software products.
• Hands-on, demonstrable experience and working knowledge of most or all of the following:
  • Experience with printed circuit board assembly and testing, cable harness production, and ESD control.
  • Multimedia test equipment such as Quantum Data, Audio Precision, PHABRIX
  • Standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc.
  • Basic Python to understand and modify complex scripts and write simple scripts
  • Experience with bug scrubbing, bug tracking, and bug tracking software
  • Building test units, harnesses, and jigs using mechanical and electronic assembly
  • Multidisciplinary bring-up and debugging techniques and approaches
  • PC (Windows/Linux) and Ethernet network/ IP network setup and configuration
  • High speed video interfaces and protocols (composite to 4K60, HDMI/DP/DVI, SDI, SDVOE, streaming, color spaces, standards and temperatures, and timing & synchronization)

Skills & Abilities

• Solid Electrical Engineering background with the ability to read, understand, create, and edit multimedia PCB schematics, familiarity with basic FPGA/SoC/processors, memory systems, power subsystems including linear and switching topologies, and serial interfaces.
• Strong team player who can work collaboratively with a diverse team to identify root cause of complex system problems , for both internally reported failures as well as customer RMAs, using Ishikawa/fishbone analysis to find effective, practical solutions quickly .
• Detail-oriented effective communicator with excellent customer-ready documentation and communication skills and ability to develop, use, and socialize document templates to streamline processes.
• Ability to provide completion time estimates for a given set of test requirements.
• Ability to be hands-on with soldering, assembly, and testing.
• Ability to work with very little supervision, prioritize between multiple tasks, meet aggressive deadlines, and work extended hours (as needed).
• Highly responsible and committed to thrive in an energetic, fast-paced, evolving, high growth environment while adhering to aggressive deadlines, and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Strong self-motivation and attitude for personal career growth, willingness to self-learn, and work in new technology domains.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $75,000 - $100,000 annual base salary (based on experience and qualification)

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match (100% of the first 4% in eligible compensation)
• Flexible Spending Account
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• 1 Week sick pay
• 10 company holidays
• Group life insurance