Hardware System Test Engineer

Hardware System Test Engineer

Client: Amazon Kuiper

Location: Redmond, WA

Type: Contract w/ extension or conversion possible

Offered: PTO, Holiday Pay, Sick Leave, Medical Insurance, 401K, Weekly Pay on W2, etc.

Responsibilities:

The Hardware System Test Engineer will support the specification, development, test, and operation of the hardware test for various satellite avionics and hardware. This work will include cross-functional coordination to determine test requirements and capabilities. You will ensure HW testing supports both development work and end-product validation.

Seeking experience with mixed signal PCB test and design. Python to write scripts and control lab tools and program test flow.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of work experience in Aerospace, Automotive, Robotics, Power Electronics, Consumer Electronics, and/or Communications field or combination thereof with hands-on testing and debugging programmable electronics hardware using electrical test equipment (multi-meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, data acquisition systems, etc.)
• Experience creating detailed hardware test plans and procedures, driving products through verification and early manufacturing runs
• Experience with engineering documentation (electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, requirements documentation, interface control, version control)
• Experience with development of hardware-in-the-loop testing for high volume applications (e.g. automotive, consumer electronics, etc)
• Familiarity with design for FPGA or ASIC circuitry preferred
• Familiarity with board bring up and validation of complex designs.
• Troubleshooting experience for PCBA with Analog, Digital, and Mixed signal circuitry.
• Knowledge of hardware and software tools for test automation (e.g. Python, C/C++, Linux etc.)
• Experience with rapid iteration prototypes and joint hardware/firmware development; partnering with software/hardware engineers to bring-up and test new hardware designs
• Familiarity and experience with several communications protocols (e.g. SPI, I2C, Ethernet, CAN-FD, RS-232/422/485, GPIB)

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.