Lab Infra Engineer​/Systems Lab Engineer– Systems Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description:

Lab Technician – Systems Engineering

Location:

Redmond, WA – Onsite, 5 days a week

Experience:

3 to 6 years

Role Type:
Full Time Contract

One of our clients develops next‑generation hardware devices powered by custom firmware and software. These devices are continuously validated in lab environments to identify bugs, performance issues and system reliability gaps.

As a Lab Technician you will play a critical role in the Systems Engineering function supporting prototype bring‑up, test execution, device farm operations and cross‑functional engineering efforts. You will act as the backbone of lab operations, ensuring devices and infrastructure are always ready for testing and validation cycles.

• Set up, configure and maintain prototype hardware devices and test systems.
• Support device provisioning, firmware flashing and configuration changes requested by engineering teams.
• Maintain lab infrastructure including racks, devices, cables and power/network connectivity.

• Manage and monitor prototype device farms used for automated testing workflows.
• Ensure systems are test‑ready and operational for continuous integration (CI) pipelines.
• Perform manual intervention when automated systems fail or require remediation.

• Execute hardware, firmware and system‑level test procedures across devices.
• Support debugging test failures by isolating hardware vs software issues.
• Assist in validation activities covering functional regression, performance and reliability testing.

• Investigate and troubleshoot device failures, connectivity issues and test anomalies.
• Work with engineering teams to capture logs, perform root‑cause analysis and elevate defects.

• Maintain lab cleanliness, organization and safety standards.
• Track inventory of devices, cables and consumables; support calibration and maintenance schedules.
• Document configurations, issues and test results accurately.

• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Firmware, Hardware and Infrastructure teams.
• Support rapid prototyping cycles and bring‑up activities for new hardware platforms.
• Assist engineers during debug sessions, experiments and validation cycles.

• 3 to 6 years of experience in lab technician hardware validation or a test lab environment.
• Hands‑on experience working with consumer electronics embedded systems or prototype devices.
• Strong understanding of device setup, configuration and hardware troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and basic command‑line operations.
• Ability to analyze logs, document results and track issues systematically.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured test procedures.

• Experience with device automation environments or CI/CD test infrastructure (e.g., Jenkins).
• Basic scripting knowledge (Python or Shell) for test execution/debugging.
• Exposure to Android/iOS debugging tools (ADB, Logcat).
• Familiarity with networking device provisioning and lab‑scale hardware setups.
• Prior experience in AR/VR, wearable devices or consumer hardware R&D environments.

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.

• Strong hands‑on technical troubleshooting capability.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced R&D lab environments.
• High level of ownership and operational discipline.
• Effective cross‑team communication and collaboration.
• Detail‑oriented with a strong documentation mindset.

• Onsite role 5 days a week due to hardware and lab dependencies.
• Work in a high‑velocity engineering environment with rapid iterations.
• Requires flexibility to support debug cycles and test execution timelines.

Cognizant is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.