Sr. Lab Engineer

Scion Technology has been engaged to conduct a search for a Sr. Lab Engineer for our client, a leading business-to-business provider of health and safety consultancy services. This is a Direct Hire position based in Fremont, CA.

The Senior Lab Engineer will lead hands-on forensic analysis, hardware testing, and lab operations. This role combines deep electronics expertise with forensic investigation methodology, AI-augmented workflows, and quality management systems. The ideal candidate brings senior-level bench skills, can mentor junior engineers, drive end-to-end investigations, and contribute to automation/AI tool development.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and sick time.
• Supportive, people-first culture that values professional growth and work-life balance.

• Lead known and unknown device investigations from intake through final resolution.
• Perform device teardown, disassembly/reassembly, component identification, and root-cause/failure analysis.
• Conduct chip decapping and die-level inspection using chemical and mechanical methods.
• Document teardown procedures, chain-of-custody, and findings with forensic-grade precision.
• Support brand protection investigations and threat assessments.
• Operate and maintain oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers (RSA), X-ray systems, and specialized forensic instruments (e.g., Jet Edge).
• Perform I-V characterization, RF testing, signal integrity analysis, and power measurement on electronic devices.
• Conduct board-level and system-level analysis using cutting-edge test and characterization techniques.
• Manage device baselining activities for new and emerging hardware platforms.
• Maintain: SOPs, calibration schedules, document control, and audit readiness.
• Track test devices and evidence from initial intake through final disposition.
• Manage lab inventory, procurement of supplies/equipment, and EHS compliance (fume hood operations, chemical handling).
• Configure, calibrate, and maintain electronic test instruments to manufacturer specifications.
• Collaborate on AI/ML tool development to enhance forensic workflows (image recognition, IC identification, device classification).
• Train and provide technical guidance to lab technicians and junior team members.
• Assist software teams by locating critical data within device file systems.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders clearly and concisely.

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (PhD candidates are preferred), Electronics, Forensic Science, or closely related field.
• 5+ years hands-on lab/bench experience with electronic test equipment (3+ plus year for Phd candidates).
• Proficiency with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RSA, power supplies, multimeters, X-ray systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform device teardowns, component-level debugging, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong technical writing — SOPs, investigation reports, test procedures.
• Forensic Methodology:
  Understanding of evidence handling, chain-of-custody, and forensic lab investigation principles.
• Excellent verbal and written skills; ability to explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work in collaborative, cross-functional environments.

• 3+ years scripting for lab automation (PyVISA, instrument control, data analysis).
• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (training, inference, evaluation) or willingness to learn.
• Experience with RF testing, antenna characterization, or wireless protocol analysis Chemical Processes.
• Familiarity with chip decapping (acid/base processes), proper PPE, and fume hood protocols.
• End-to-end project management of technical investigations