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Hardware Testing Engineer

Simple SolutionsSanta Clara, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 18 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to hone your Linux, networking, and debugging skills within a reputable company, contributing directly to cutting-edge hardware solutions. You'll thrive here if you possess strong systems-thinking abilities and can quickly master new technologies, making a significant impact on product quality. We encourage you to apply and explore this exciting engineering challenge.

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Title: Hardware Testing Engineer
Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)
Employment type: Contract position

Shift Notes: Hours of support we currently need:

  • 3 pm - 11 pm PST
  • 6 pm - 2 am PST
  • 12 am - 8 am PST
Client note:
  • We need candidates who are strong in Linux, networking, debugging, and a systems-thinking foundation. They need someone who can be up to speed in 1-2 weeks.
  • One day on the weekends as well
  • Must be willing to work OT and weekends as necessary.
What you'll be doing:
  • Assemble, build, and install benchtop development platforms and large server systems.
  • Prepare boards for detailed solder reworks to be completed by another lab.
  • Connect oscilloscope probes to boards and collect signal waveform data.
  • Perform mechanical reworks involving power tools such as a Dremel.
  • Run system tests. Collect and report on testing results. Screen modules and boards as part of validation testing and debugging.
  • Support lab shipping & receiving logistics and manage inventory of equipment and materials.
  • Maintain and organize the lab equipment for efficiency and continuously look for ways to improve lab processes.

What We Need to See:

  • Diploma/Certification, Associate or Bachelor s Degree in related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Min 2+ years of hands-on experience in an electronics or testing lab in the areas of silicon bring-up, board-level design/validation, or system design/validation.
  • Fundamental knowledge of computing architectures and relevant hands-on hardware/software debug experience
  • Experience with Linux command line operation.
  • Solid system-level debugging experience & familiarity with board bring-up and customer support.
  • Good attention to detail, as well as clear written and verbal communication.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Experience with BMC and server management processors.
  • Proven basic networking knowledge and server maintenance.
  • Competence to perform simple solder reworks.
  • Experience with lab test equipment setups for signal measurement using oscilloscopes and the ability to follow a schematic.
  • Experience with x86/ARM architectures and accelerated GPU computing.

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