$139,000 - $162,000 per year

Senior Electrical Engineer - Test Hardware & Validation

United StatesUnited States·San Franciscosenior
EngineeringElectrical Engineer
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Key Responsibilities

requirements, component selection, schematics, PCB layout and fabrication/assembly packages (Gerbers, BOM, pick-and-place,

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EngineeringElectrical Engineer

About the Role

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We are seeking a Hardware Test & Validation Engineer to own the testing requirements, validation strategy, and custom test hardware for our custom PCBs. In this role, you will design the specialized PCB test fixtures and instrumentation required to validate our boards. Partnering with the Electrical Design team, you will create comprehensive validation plans and determine the test coverage needed for quality control. Additionally, you will work closely with our QC and Bring-Up Process Engineers to build the testing infrastructure that will be operated by the QC team.

 

Responsibilities

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  • →Bachelor's degree in Electronic, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field;
  • →4+ years of professional experience, specifically with designing electronic hardware;
  • →Proven track record taking boards from schematic to production, including layout, prototype bring-up and handoff to a contract manufacturer;
  • →Proficiency in an EDA tool such as Altium Designer or KiCad;
  • →Solid knowledge of power electronics for low-voltage DC systems (DC/DC converters, protection, thermal design);
  • →Experience with CAN bus and other embedded communication interfaces (Ethernet, RS-485, SPI, I2C);
  • →Hands-on lab skills: oscilloscope, power supplies, electronic loads, soldering and rework;
  • →Experience debugging hardware failures and leading root-cause analysis;

 

What We Offer

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✓Work on real, production-deployed autonomy.
✓Build technology that directly improves safety, efficiency, and productivity.
✓Tackle complex challenges in demanding, real-world environments.
✓Be part of a fast-moving team with high ownership and impact.
✓See your work deployed and making a difference in the field.
✓Collaborate closely with experienced engineers and industry operators.
✓Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
✓Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Options
✓401(k)
✓Equity
✓Sick Time, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, and Paid Holidays
✓Paid Parental Leave
✓Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Plan
✓Team lunch in our SoMa office every Tuesday and Thursday

This role is based in our San Francisco office location. As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We’re constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, and we do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week. 

The base salary range for this role is $139,000 - $162,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards.

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Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
San Francisco, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
$139,000–$162,000 a year
16% above the $130,000 median for Electrical Engineer jobs on Jobera (854 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
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Listing Details

Posted
November 10, 2026
First seen
November 10, 2026
Last seen
November 10, 2026

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Senior Electrical Engineer - Test Hardware & Validation$139,000 - $162,000 per year