Hardware Systems Engineering

Expected compensation: 79.50 USD Per Hour

HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find a Hardware Engineer - Test Development to support the development, execution, and documentation of component- and system-level hardware testing.

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with suppliers, design engineers, and systems engineering teams to characterize and validate the functional performance of sensing and compute hardware platforms. You’ll support both early prototype development testing and qualification testing for production-intent vehicle modules.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically curious, self-motivated, and excited to work on advanced hardware systems within a fast-paced engineering environment.

As a Hardware Engineer - Test Development, You’ll

Utilize oscilloscopes, environmental chambers, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other electrical test equipment to characterize hardware performance.

Create test setups, block diagrams, bills of materials (BoMs), and detailed test plans to support validation activities.

Develop custom test assets including load simulators, test harnesses, automation scripts, and diagnostic tools.

Collaborate with suppliers, procurement teams, and engineering partners to support test infrastructure and hardware development projects.

Draft and present test plans, design reviews, test readiness reviews, and data review documentation.

Support documentation reviews for engineering standards, design releases, and risk assessment activities.

Travel within the Bay Area as needed to support testing and development activities.

A bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline

4+ years of professional engineering experience

2+ years of experience supporting electronics or hardware development activities

Experience testing electronic, automotive, aerospace, robotics, or vehicle-related hardware systems

Experience with hardware design and engineering development tools

Experience with 3D modeling tools such as 3DEXPERIENCE or CATIA preferred

Hands‑on experience using laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, environmental chambers, electronic loads, VNAs, TDRs, and spectrum analyzers

Experience working with Ubuntu and Python

Ability to travel within the Bay Area as needed

Bonus Qualifications

D. in engineering or a related discipline

Participation in engineering competitions or technical programs such as SAE, FIRST, or DARPA initiatives

Foundational knowledge of systems architecture, networking, memory hierarchy, storage systems, and LAN technologies

Experience with common bus protocols, including SPI, I2C, and MDIO

Familiarity with data acquisition systems such as UEI or Keysight platforms

Pre‑tax commuter benefits

Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs

HireArt covers all costs for short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance

This is a full‑time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Foster City, CA area.

HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp‑to‑corp.

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