Optical Hardware Test Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Optical Hardware Test Engineer

Description

Own and execute production hardware test activities to ensure stringent quality and reliable throughput. Troubleshoot complex infrared and opto-mechanical issues, build MES-friendly test work instructions, and maintain software for test automation, data analytics, and reporting. Drive root-cause analysis, corrective actions (RCCA), and continuous improvement across the manufacturing value stream.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ownership of production test activities and test flow

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and resolve complex infrared system issues

• Maintain test capabilities across the manufacturing value stream (system checkouts, acceptance, component validation)

• Create test work instructions for technician use in MES and train technicians

• Develop a library of common failure modes with troubleshooting guides/diagrams

• Maintain and develop test automation, data analytics, and report-generation software

• Determine root cause of product failures and recommend corrective actions (RCCA)

• Partner with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering for customer returns and failure analysis

• Provide feedback to early-stage test design for NPI

• Analyze test data, document results, and produce detailed improvement reports

• Optimize test strategies to reduce test time without sacrificing quality

• Maintain and calibrate test equipment for precision and reliability

• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance testing processes and methodologies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience focused on manufacturing test and product sustainment

• Experience with data acquisition and processing using MATLAB, Python, and other programming languages

• Experience with test automation and report generation

• Strong root cause analysis skills for non-conforming hardware, software, and firmware

• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal)

• Experience integrating electrical, opto-mechanical, and software/firmware systems

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)

• Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers

• Base salary range: $101,000–$135,000 USD (base salary only estimate; actual offer may vary)