Senior Test Engineer

Job Summary

Sr Test Engineer Salary Range: $ - $ Perm role Goleta, CA onsite.

Join a team pushing the boundaries of infrared sensing technology. As a Senior Test Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the characterization, development, and production testing of advanced uncooled and cooled infrared readouts, focal plane arrays, and Dewars. You’ll work hands‑on with state‑of‑the‑art wafer probing systems in both office and clean‑room environments, driving improvements that directly influence product performance and yield.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a technical, fast‑paced environment and enjoys solving complex engineering challenges with a high degree of autonomy.

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering + 5–7 years relevant experience
• Master’s in Electrical Engineering + 3–5 years
• PhD in Electrical Engineering + 0–2 years

• Experience with automated semiconductor wafer probing
• Hands‑on knowledge of Teradyne equipment programming and operation
• Understanding of bolometer technology and cooled ROIC functionality

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• ISO 9001 experience is a plus
• Must be US Citizen or PERM Resident

• Lead characterization, testing, and analysis of readouts, FPAs, and flight‑ready Dewars in a production setting.
• Develop and enhance test software using MATLAB, C#, and Visual Basic to support evolving product needs.
• Author clear test procedures and reports that guide production teams and document key findings.
• Configure and optimize test hardware setups for both characterization and high‑volume production testing.
• Mentor engineers and technicians, sharing expertise and elevating team capability.
• Collaborate across engineering, production, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth product flow and rapid issue resolution.
• Maintain and track test equipment, advising on calibration, repair, and replacement needs to support production schedules.

• Develop Test Software (5 years of experience is required)
• Create Test Procedures (5 years of experience is required)
• Test Electronic Hardware (5 years of experience is required)

• Experienced
• 5 years

• Bachelors (required)

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