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Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company

Hardware Systems Engineer

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Yoh has an exciting opportunity for a

Hardware Systems Engineer

to join our

Automotive

client. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant working experience and live within a commutable distance to the office in

Irvine, CA

for an onsite environment.

Title:

Hardware Systems Engineer

Compensation:

$65-$85/hour (flexible, DOE)

Type:

6+ Month Contract, possibility to convert FTE

Key Responsibilities System Characterization & Validation Collaborate with hardware architecture, hardware design, and software engineering teams to develop comprehensive performance characterization and validation plans. Identify system bottlenecks, over-/under-design scenarios, and validate system performance against defined requirements.

Hardware Integration & Automation Lead the design, integration, and automation of test environments for performance characterization. Work across early prototype boards, subsystem mock-ups, lab vehicles, and HIL (hardware-in-the-loop) setups to measure real-world system performance.

Implementation & Data Infrastructure Own the end-to-end implementation of performance characterization workflows, including hardware/software integration, data acquisition, and automation pipelines. Develop tools and frameworks for data collection, processing, and visualization to enable data-driven architectural decisions.

Analysis & Reporting Execute detailed performance characterization plans, analyze test results, and present validation metrics through technical reports and visual dashboards. Provide actionable insights that guide system design choices and validate architectural improvements.

Prototype Development & Research Contribute to prototype development for evaluating emerging technologies and establishing proof-of-concept systems. Support next-generation platform studies, system integration exercises, and architectural benchmarking.

Basic Qualifications Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in

Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science , or a related field. 2+ years of hands‑on experience in

embedded systems design, validation, or performance characterization , including internships or research projects. Understanding of

embedded computing architectures , including processors, memory, storage systems, and peripheral interfaces. Experience in

embedded software development ,

platform bring‑up , or

hardware performance instrumentation . Proficiency in

Python, MATLAB , or similar tools for data acquisition, analysis, and visualization. Working knowledge of

low‑power embedded architectures , including wake propagation, power sequencing, and state management. Familiarity with

automotive communication and peripheral interfaces , such as PCIe, GMSL, Ethernet, A2B, and CAN‑FD. Experience with

performance measurement

across software platforms ranging from

bare‑metal

to

RTOS

and

embedded Linux . Awareness of

camera sensors ,

ISPs , and

DSP pipelines , and understanding of related data formats and performance metrics.

Preferred Qualifications Experience with

distributed embedded architectures

in industries such as

automotive, aerospace, or robotics . Hands‑on work with

hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL)

or other real‑time validation setups. Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into meaningful engineering insights. Comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams and fast‑paced development environments.

Benefits Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week) MetLife Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401K Retirement Savings Plan Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll Referral Bonus Programs Certification and training opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities

to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

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