Hardware Engineer
Vertex Sigma Software
Posted: May 3, 2026
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As a Hardware Engineer, you will work on developing, documenting, and executing component and system-level hardware testing in Foster City, California. You will collaborate with suppliers and design engineers to characterize the functional performance of Zoox Sense and Compute hardware. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing purpose-built tools and interface compliance testing.
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Hardware Engineer, Test DevelopmentOnsite in Foster City \ 5 days in officeAs a hardware engineer you will be responsible for developing, documenting and executing component and system-level hardware testing. You will collaborate with suppliers, design and system engineers to characterize the functional performance of Zoox sense and compute hardware. You will be responsible for development testing on early prototypes and qualification testing on modules intended for vehicle use. Projects range from interface compliance testing to developing purpose built tools. We are looking for someone who’s enthusiastic, innovative, a self-starter, and willing to take on the challenges to work with us as an exceptional hardware engineer.ResponsibilitiesTest ExecutionUse oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and other electrical/environmental test equipmentDevelop test setups via block diagrams, BoMs and test plansTest Infrastructure DevelopmentDevelop custom test assets such as load simulators, test harnessing and python scriptsFacilitate test infrastructure projects by working with procurement and suppliersDocumentationDraft and present Test Plans, Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews and Data ReviewsReview and consult on documentation release for standards, design, and risk assessmentsQualificationsB.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline4+ years of professional, relevant work experience2+ years in electronics developmentExperience with testing electronic, automotive, aerospace, or vehicle componentsExperience with Design tools PCBA: Altium preferred3D Modeling: 3DExperience or Catia preferredExperience in using lab equipment (Environmental Chambers, Oscilloscopes, E-loads, VNA, TDR, and spectrum analyzer)Experience with Ubuntu and PythonBonus QualificationsM.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering or similar disciplineTeam/club competitions (e.g. SAE, FIRST, DARPA)Systems and networking foundational knowledge (systems architecture, memory hierarchy, storage subsystems, LANs, routing)Experience with: Ethernet switching chipsets (i.e. Broadcom, Marvell), PCIe, CAN ComplianceSimulation Tools (Ansys preferred)Common bus protocols (SPI, I2C, MDIO)Process/Tool Familiarity with:Data Acquisition systems (UEI and/or Keysight preferred)Requirement-Test Case management tools (Polarion preferred)Atlassian software products (Jira/Confluence)
Benefits:
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Training & Development
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Free breakfast and lunch