{"id":3718740,"url":"https://alion.io/job/futurex-hardware-integration-test-engineer-ii","title":"Hardware Integration & Test Engineer II","company":{"id":8195,"name":"Futurex","domain":"futurex.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/futurex","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workable","truth_index":{"grade":"C","score":55,"open_postings":28,"ghost_share":0.75,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-11-05T05:54:30Z"}},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Bulverde, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Bash","optional":true},{"name":"C++","optional":true},{"name":"Linux","optional":true},{"name":"Python","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-03T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-03","last_verified_at":"2026-11-05T22:15:27Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":0,"flags":["company_stale"],"days_open":2},"description":"Position Overview\nFuturex is seeking a hands-on Hardware Integration & Test Engineer II to support testing, troubleshooting, firmware provisioning, and system integration of hardware security modules (HSMs) and cryptographic appliances.\nThis position takes printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) received from contract manufacturers through hardware validation, firmware installation, chassis integration, and final functional testing. Strong electronics troubleshooting and practical problem-solving are essential. Software development or programming experience is not required.\nAbout Futurex\nFuturex provides enterprise cryptographic security solutions, including hardware security modules, key management systems, and secure cryptographic infrastructure. Our engineering and operations teams collaborate to develop, manufacture, and deliver reliable security products.\nKey Responsibilities\nPCB Testing & Hardware Troubleshooting\n· Inspect, test, and validate PCB assemblies received from contract manufacturers.\n· Perform initial power-on, board-level functional testing, and diagnostics.\n· Diagnose hardware failures at board, component, and system levels; perform soldering, component replacement, and PCB rework.\n· Use oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and schematics to isolate faults.\n· Document manufacturing defects, recurring failures, and findings for engineering teams.\nFirmware Loading & Device Configuration\n· Load, configure, sign, and verify HSM firmware using approved tools and secure procedures.\n· Perform firmware updates, device initialization, and functional verification.\n· Troubleshoot firmware loading, boot, and initialization issues using diagnostic utilities, logs, and command-line tools.\n· Collaborate with firmware/software engineers when failures require development-level investigation.\nHardware Integration & System Assembly\n· Install tested PCBAs into server chassis and HSM appliance configurations.\n· Integrate power, cooling, storage, cabling, and associated hardware components.\n· Perform system bring-up, configuration, final functional testing, and production-release verification.\n· Diagnose integration issues involving hardware interfaces, electrical connections, and device configuration.\nEngineering Support & Improvement\n· Investigate failures independently, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.\n· Coordinate with hardware, firmware, software, manufacturing, and contract manufacturing teams.\n· Support new product introductions, hardware revisions, and firmware releases.\n· Maintain test procedures, troubleshooting guides, and production records; improve test coverage and efficiency.\nRequirements\nRequired Qualifications\n· Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics technology, computer engineering, or related discipline; equivalent professional or military electronics experience considered.\n· 3+ years of hands-on electronics testing, PCB troubleshooting, hardware integration, or related technical experience.\n· Practical knowledge of electronic circuits, PCB assemblies, soldering/rework, and electronic test equipment.\n· Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot independently.\n· Experience assembling, testing, or repairing electronic systems, computer hardware, or server equipment.\n· Familiarity with firmware loading or device configuration, or demonstrated aptitude to learn established processes.\n· Clear technical communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\n· Experience with embedded systems, industrial electronics, networking equipment, or server-class hardware.\n· Familiarity with Linux, command-line diagnostics, bootloaders, and firmware provisioning.\n· Understanding of SPI, I2C, UART, USB, PCIe, or Ethernet interfaces.\n· Exposure to secure boot, firmware signing, cryptographic hardware, or HSMs.\n· Familiarity with IPC soldering standards, contract manufacturing, and failure analysis.\n· Python, Bash, C/C++, or test automation exposure is a plus-not a requirement.\nIdeal Candidate\nA hands-on electronics professional who can receive a newly manufactured PCB assembly, assess its condition, troubleshoot and repair failures, load approved firmware, integrate it into an appliance, and validate the completed system.\nCandidates from electronics testing, hardware repair, embedded-device manufacturing, server integration, or military electronics maintenance are encouraged to apply. Practical technical ability matters more than coding experience or a particular educational path.\nBenefits\n Health, dental, vision, life, and short/long-term disability insurance\n Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave\n Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement\n Retirement plan with employer contribution match\n Welcoming, family-style corporate culture uniquely suited to fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and motivated individuals\n One of San Antonio’s “Best Places to Work” for nine consecutive years","description_format":"text","description_chars":4993,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Retirement plans"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Identity Management","Digital Signature","Information Security"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-04T01:49:57Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":60,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.602,"p_room":1,"age_days":2,"expected_fill_days":26,"reasons":["conf:4","stale_co","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-11-05T05:54:30Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/futurex-hardware-integration-test-engineer-ii","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/futurex-hardware-integration-test-engineer-ii.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-05T23:49:33Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":5311,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-06T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":8195},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=8195"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Ffuturex-hardware-integration-test-engineer-ii"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Ffuturex-hardware-integration-test-engineer-ii"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Ffuturex-hardware-integration-test-engineer-ii"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/futurex-hardware-integration-test-engineer-ii\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Ffuturex-hardware-integration-test-engineer-ii"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3718740}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"futurex.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3718740},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. Docs: https://alion.io/developers"}}