Systems Lab Engineer – Linux / Hardware Validation

Job Type: Contract
Work Arrangement: [Onsite/Hybrid – Location]
Shift: Multiple shifts available
Schedule: Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Systems Lab Engineer with hands-on experience in Linux, networking, hardware testing, system debugging, and board/system validation.

The ideal candidate has a strong systems-thinking mindset and can quickly become productive in a lab environment. The successful candidate should be able to understand hardware and software interactions, troubleshoot system-level issues, perform validation testing, and document results clearly.

Candidates should be able to become fully productive within 1–2 weeks.

Shift Requirements

Current support coverage includes:

• 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

• 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM

• 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM

• One weekend day as scheduled

Must be flexible to work overtime and weekends when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, build, configure, and install development platforms and server systems.

• Prepare circuit boards for detailed solder rework performed by specialized lab teams.

• Set up and use oscilloscopes and other lab equipment to collect and analyze signal waveform data.

• Perform mechanical rework using basic power tools, including a Dremel.

• Execute system and hardware validation tests.

• Collect, analyze, and document test results.

• Screen boards and modules as part of validation, troubleshooting, and debugging activities.

• Perform system-level troubleshooting across hardware, software, and networking components.

• Support board bring-up and system bring-up activities.

• Assist with lab shipping, receiving, equipment tracking, and inventory management.

• Maintain and organize laboratory equipment and work areas.

• Identify opportunities to improve lab processes, testing procedures, and overall efficiency.

• Clearly document test procedures, issues, findings, and results.

Required Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree, diploma/certification in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in an electronics, hardware, systems, or testing laboratory.

• Experience with silicon bring-up, board-level validation, system validation, or hardware testing.

• Strong understanding of basic computer architecture and system components.

• Hands-on experience with hardware/software debugging and system-level troubleshooting.

• Strong working knowledge of Linux command line.

• Basic to intermediate understanding of networking and server systems.

• Familiarity with board bring-up and customer/system support.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Good attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

Candidates with the following experience will be strongly considered:

• BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) and server management processors.

• Server maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Basic networking, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, DNS, and connectivity troubleshooting.

• Basic sol