Hardware Test Engineer - Contract 3+ Months
***This is a 3+ month Contract Assignment ***
We invest heavily to deliver the best products to our customers, and so we’re on the hunt for a Hardware Test Engineer who will architect and design test infrastructure to ensure reliability and top quality for all Kepler products.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement test procedures, fixtures, and software for PCBs, subassemblies, and complete systems. Create both manual and automated test setups using lab and production-grade equipment. Develop and maintain test scripts to improve test efficiency and repeatability
Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test reports that align with design specifications and customer requirements. Maintain traceability and detailed records for auditing and continuous improvement
Interface with electrical, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to validate new designs, provide DFT (Design for Test) feedback, and resolve test issues across the development lifecycle. Support prototype bring-up and debug, assist with root cause analysis of test failures, and implement corrective actions
Collaborate with hardware design teams early in the development cycle to provide DFT feedback, ensuring testability of PCBs and assemblies. Participate in design reviews for all active designs to ensure test requirements have been met
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
4+ years of hands-on experience in hardware testing, design validation, or a related field
Comfortable in a lab environment and experience using standard tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, VNAs, etc.
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to leverage AI-assisted engineering and development tools to improve productivity, design quality, and innovation while adapting to evolving technologies and best practices
Experience with at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Bash, or C/C++)
Ability to work in a team and independently with little supervision. Experience with one or more CAD tools (Altium, Eagle, Allegro, KiCad, Upverter, etc.)
Ability to troubleshoot hardware issues, drive design decisions and implement well documented processes
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to leverage AI-assisted engineering and development tools to improve productivity, design quality, and innovation while adapting to evolving technologies and best practices
Bonus Points:
Knowledge and / or experience in design and / or testing for Space
Test experience in a low volume + high complexity environment