Specter
Hardware Test Engineer
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- No salary listed
- Mid level
- Full-time
- On-site · San Francisco
- 2+ yrs exp
- Added 2 months ago
About this role
Specter is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to develop and execute tests that identify hardware weaknesses and inform design improvements. You will be responsible for creating test plans, building fixtures, automating testing processes with Python, and conducting root cause analysis for failures, ultimately ensuring product reliability and performance. This is an early-stage role where you will directly impact the company’s testing infrastructure.
What you'll do
- Develop test plans based on product requirements.
- Build and modify test fixtures and harnesses.
- Automate testing campaigns using Python.
- Perform root cause analysis for hardware, firmware, and mechanical failures.
- Conduct accelerated life testing (ALT/HALT) to simulate long-term wear.
What they're looking for
- Oscilloscopes and multimeters
- Root cause analysis
- Thermal chambers and shakers
- Data analysis (statistical distributions)
- Embedded hardware testing
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Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience building test fixtures or harnesses.
- Walk me through a challenging root cause analysis you performed and how you ultimately resolved it.