SP Hardware Engineer, Test Development

Source One is a consulting services company and we’re currently looking for the following individual to work as a consultant with our direct client, an on demand autonomous ride‑hauling company in Foster City, CA.

No Third-Party, No Corp to Corp, No Sponsorship Now or Future

SP - Hardware Engineer, Test Development

Foster City, CA

Onsite (Mon‑Fri, 30+ hours)

Contract Duration
: 6 months, with likely extension

Pay Rate
: $79.50 per hour (w2)

We are helping our client find a Hardware Engineer, Test Development to design, document, and execute component‑ and system‑level hardware testing. In this role, you’ll lead development testing on early prototypes and qualification testing on modules intended for vehicle deployment. Projects range from interface compliance testing to the design of purpose‑built test tools and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, curious engineer who enjoys building test solutions from the ground up, working across disciplines, and owning test execution from concept through reporting.

• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
• 4+ years of professional, relevant work experience
• 2+ years in electronics development
• Experience with testing electronic, automotive, aerospace, or vehicle components
• Experience with design tools PCBA (Altium preferred)
• 3D modeling (3DExperience or Catia preferred)
• Experience in using lab equipment (Environmental Chambers, Oscilloscopes, E-loads, VNA, TDR, and spectrum analyzer)
• Experience with Ubuntu and Python

As a hardware engineer you will be responsible for developing, documenting and executing component and system‑level hardware testing. You will collaborate with suppliers, design and system engineers to characterize the functional performance of sense and compute hardware. You will be responsible for development testing on early prototypes and qualification testing on modules intended for vehicle use. Projects range from interface compliance testing to developing purpose built tools.

Responsibilities:

• Test Execution:
  Use oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and other electrical/environmental test equipment
• Develop test setups via block diagrams, BoMs and test plans
• Test Infrastructure Development: develop custom test assets such as load simulators, test harnessing and Python scripts
• Facilitate test infrastructure projects by working with procurement and suppliers
• Documentation:
  Draft and present Test Plans, Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews and Data Reviews
• Review and consult on documentation release for standards, design, and risk assessments

• Develop and execute component- and system-level hardware test plans for prototype and vehicle‑intent modules.
• Design and build test setups, including block diagrams, bills of materials, and detailed test procedures.
• Develop custom test assets such as load simulators, test harnesses, and Python‑based automation scripts.
• Use electrical and environmental lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, VNAs, electronic loads, and environmental chambers.
• Lead and support test infrastructure projects by coordinating with procurement, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Draft and present test plans, design reviews, test readiness reviews, and data reviews.
• Review and contribute to documentation releases related to standards, designs, and risk assessments.

M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering or similar discipline

Team/club competitions (e.g. SAE, FIRST, DARPA)

Experience with:
Ethernet switching chipsets (i.e. Broadcom, Marvell), PCIe, CAN

Compliance Simulation Tools (Ansys preferred)

Common bus protocols (SPI, I2C, MDIO)

Process/Tool Familiarity with:
Data Acquisition systems (UEI and/or Keysight preferred)

Requirement‑Test Case management tools (Polarion preferred)

Atlassian software products (Jira/Confluence)