Senior System Test Engineer

Senior System Test Engineer# Senior System Test Engineer## Overview Salary Range$ - $ Salary## Description###
** About Digital Dynamics Inc.
** Digital Dynamics Inc. (DDI) is a 100% employee‐owned company (ESOP), where all employees share in the benefit of our continued growth. Our culture fosters accountability, collaboration, and long‐term thinking. DDI designs and builds reliable, high‐performance control hardware for semiconductor and industrial applications. As an ISO 9001 certified company with decades of design and manufacturing experience, we create advanced controllers and I/O solutions for mission‐critical environments.

All products are designed and built at our facilities in beautiful Scotts Valley, CA.####
** Position Summary
** Digital Dynamics, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior System Test Engineer to lead hardware system integration testing for complex, mission-critical products. This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test strategies, analyzing system performance, troubleshooting issues from the system down to the component level, and driving identified problems through resolution.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of hardware architecture, electrical systems, test methodologies, and troubleshooting techniques. This individual will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, manufacturing partners, and overseas contract manufacturers to ensure products meet design requirements, customer expectations, and performance standards.####
** Roles & Responsibilities
*** Lead hardware system integration testing throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring thorough and accurate validation of system performance
* Develop, document, and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and methodologies based on product requirements and specific customer needs
* Perform system-level testing and troubleshooting to identify hardware, electrical, and component-level issues
* Analyze test data, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions to resolve identified issues
* Utilize schematics, layouts, component specifications, and design requirements to support testing and troubleshooting activities
* Operate and utilize bench test equipment, including oscilloscopes, analyzers, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools
* Prepare detailed test reports documenting procedures, results, findings, conclusions, and recommendations
* Track identified defects and technical issues through investigation, corrective action, verification, and closure
* Collaborate with Hardware, Software/Firmware, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful system integration and optimal product performance
* Work with overseas contract manufacturers, including manufacturing partners in Vietnam, to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and production issues
* Research and evaluate new testing technologies, methodologies, equipment, and tools to improve testing capabilities and efficiency
* Support continuous improvement of system test processes, procedures, and documentation
* Independently manage assigned testing activities and ensure projects are completed accurately and within established timelines
* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned####
** Required Qualifications
*** 7+ years of relevant experience in system testing, hardware validation, system integration, or a related engineering discipline
* Strong understanding of system hardware architecture, electrical systems, and hardware integration testing
* Familiarity with electrical schematics, PCB layouts, electronic components, design requirements, and industry-accepted engineering best practices
* Understanding of functional safety…