Hardware Test Engineer

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.

Wing is looking for a Hardware Test Engineer to join our Wing Lab Team team. This role is onsite based in Palo Alto, CA. 

As a member of the Wing Lab team, you will provide support to Wing  Engineering teams, assisting new proto-type build/bring-up and development testing which includes test set-up, troubleshooting prototypes boards down to component level. You will execute test plans such as signal measurements, power measurements, updating devices/boards with latest Firmware/software. You will help assemble and disassemble wing aircraft devices, fixtures,maintain a well documented SOP and work across Wing Engineering teams to provide lab support, testing and data collection. Manage and maintain lab stock supplies and equipment.

• →Actively engage in cross-functional execution of validation plans, troubleshooting, and documentation to maintain design quality and ecosystem performance.
• →Execute verification test plans, signal characterization, power measurements  and interoperability testing and data collection
• →Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues in Hardware/SW/Ops failure analysis and test
• →Maintain records of calibration dates, results, and any adjustments made, and establish a clear schedule for calibrating all instruments (pressure sensors, flow meters, temperature probes, etc.).
• →Work with engineers to set up tests, including building and installing test articles and fixtures, setting up instrumentation, and configuring data acquisition systems.
• →Run tests according to the defined procedures. Monitor the test closely, watching for any anomalies or unexpected behavior, and taking notes on test conditions, progression, and observations in a test card.
• →Ensure that data is accurately collected, labeled, annotated, and stored.
• →Work closely with engineers during the planning and design phases of new tests. Provide input on practical considerations, such as space requirements, available equipment, and potential safety concerns.
• →Lab maintenance, keep the lab organized and work areas clean. May include lab setup optimization.
• →Making sure lab equipment is stocked. 

• 2+years of experience working with electronics with strong EE fundamentals, including ability to modify/design test fixture boards; digital and/or analog systems
• Hands-on experience in prototype bring-up and debugging, functional verification, and python scripting
• Must enjoy being hands-on in the lab and want to be in the details (soldering, oscilloscopes, data acquisition) and contagious enthusiasm and passion for engineering
• Able to understand schematics and manage sourcing of quick turn proto boards
• Understanding of hardware evaluation methodologies, including development of test cases/suites, performance monitoring, test automation, and data analysis.
• Comfortable working with hand tools, digital multimeter, and basic power tools (e.g. hand drill).
• Wire/cable soldering experience
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and identify solutions.
• Effective communication with engineers and other team members.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience with testing in a lab environment