Sr. Hardware Engineer; Compute Test Division; Agoura Hills, CA

Sr. Hardware Engineer (Compute Test Division; Agoura Hills, CA)

Date: Oct 10, 2025

Location: Agoura Hills, CA, US

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

We re looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to join our Digital Instrumentation team in Agoura Hills, CA to focus on the development of hardware products within the System Level Test division. Development occurs in a dynamic and challenging multi-site development environment. The successful candidate for this challenging position will design cutting edge electronic hardware used to test integrated circuits in test systems around the world.

While the position is principally an electronic hardware designer, the engineer will gain experience with all aspects of modern complex system development in a collaborative environment. These aspects include hardware, software, and logic design; design for test and manufacturability; thermal management; mechanical engineering; requirements development and management; and other engineering disciplines.

• This position will be involved in all aspects of instrument design from concept, prototyping, simulation, schematic and layout, verification, documentation, and release to manufacturing
• High level of proficiency designing complex circuits with, digital, and power
• Ability to interface productively with large and diverse cross functional teams (within all engineering disciplines: SW, FPGA, Mechanical, QA, Factory Applications, etc, and also outside engineering: Marketing, PMO, NPI, etc.)
• Leading subproject teams through development cycles
• Ability to lead engineering teams/sub-teams through structured decision making
• Excellent communication skills at all levels of abstraction (from detailed circuit analysis with other engineers, to high level product design approaches to senior leadership)

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• BSEE or MSEE
• 6+ years of relevant industry experience
• The ideal candidate should have deep understanding of analog mixed-signal design with experience in high-speed serial links.
• Experience with Tx/Rx equalization techniques and circuits like de-emphasis, CTLE, DFE
• Experience with high speed digital circuits (e.g., serializer, deserializer, counters, dividers, etc.)
• Experience in lab testing of high-speed serial links
• Ability to lead engineering teams/sub-teams through design of experiments, root cause/corrective action exercises
• Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Solid verbal and written skills
• Experience working in cross-functional teams designing electromechanical systems
• Commitment to excellence, efficiency, and product quality
• New product development with complex designs and PCBs, high current density, high speed design, complex mixed signal
• High speed signal integrity, power integrity
• Basic understanding of the ATE industry
• Proven track record of completing multiple product design cycles from concept to high volume production

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Compensation: The base salary range for this role is $106,. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more. Please  to see details.

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