Principal Hardware Test Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Principal Hardware Test Engineer

Description

Lead hands-on verification and testing for next-generation access control hardware focused on high reliability and specified performance. Work with overseas ODM partners to conduct design reviews, identify test gaps, and determine which testing occurs in-house versus with partners. Structure and manage an end-to-end testing strategy and establish continuous test automation frameworks integrated across hardware and firmware pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with overseas ODM partners on design reviews, technical guidance, and quality standards

• Define testing boundaries, scope, and responsibilities for in-house vs. partner testing

• Structure and manage end-to-end testing strategy for next-generation hardware reliability and performance

• Establish continuous test automation frameworks and protocols integrated across hardware and firmware development pipelines

Requirements

• Design, define, and develop fabrication, assembly, integration, and test processes for high-reliability access control hardware

• Minimum 7 years of hardware sector experience; direct experience collaborating with overseas ODM partners on design reviews, test scoping, and quality control

• Design test equipment and test setups that are flexible and evolve with changing scope

• Design assembly and fabrication tooling; own from concept through implementation

• Develop work instructions and documentation for build and test processes

• Outstanding communication and documentation skills

• Experience working in production, R&D, or test operation environments

• Understand how to turn customer issues into testing activities and improved design requirements

• Ability to travel up to 10%

• Bachelor’s degree (STEM preferred)

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely; employer sponsorship not available

Benefits

• Incentive bonus plans

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• 401(k) with company match

• 10 paid holidays

• Generous paid time off

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Paid parental and family leave