Hardware Engineer, Test Development

Vertex Sigma Software

Foster City, California, United States contract

Posted: January 7, 2026

Quick Summary

We are seeking a Hardware Engineer with experience in testing and development of hardware components and systems, with a strong background in computer science and electronics. The ideal candidate will have experience with debugging, testing, and troubleshooting, as well as experience with microcontrollers and embedded systems. This is a 5-day in-office role in Foster City, CA.

Required Skills

Job Description

Job Title: Hardware Engineer - Test Development
Onsite in Foster City, CA | 5 days in office
Travel within Bay Area will be required

As our 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 company’s 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.

Responsibilities:

• Test Execution
• Use oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and other electrical/environmental test equipment
• Develop test setups via block diagrams, BoMs and test plans

• Test Infrastructure Development
• Develop custom test assets such as load simulators, test harnessing and python scripts
• Facilitate test infrastructure projects by working with procurement and suppliers

• Documentation
• Draft and present Test Plans, Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews and Data Reviews
• Review and consult on documentation release for standards, design, and risk assessments

Requirements:
Qualifications:

• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
• 4+ years of professional work experience
• 2+ years in electronics development
• Experience with testing electronic, automotive, aerospace, or vehicle components
• Experience with Design tools
• PCBA: Altium preferred
• 3D Modeling: 3DExperience or Catia preferred
• Experience in using lab equipment (Environmental Chambers, Oscilloscopes, E-loads, VNA, TDR, and spectrum analyzer)

• Experience with Ubuntu and Python

Bonus Qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering or similar discipline
• Team/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 Compliance
• Simulation 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

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