Jobs via Dice is hiring: Senior Hardware Test Engineer in Seattle

Senior Hardware Test Engineer – Jobs via Dice

Overview

Our client, a venture‑backed startup building a global Bluetooth network for machine‑to‑machine connectivity, is seeking a Senior Hardware Test Engineer to ensure the reliability, performance, and longevity of our satellite hardware. This full‑time role is based in Seattle, WA and will play a critical part in proving payloads can thrive in the harshest space environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute rigorous test protocols for RF and mixed‑signal hardware.
• Analyze test data to identify failure modes, drive root‑cause investigations, and feed improvements back into design.
• Develop methods to optimize system resilience under space conditions.
• Lead continuous improvement in test methodology, automation, and best practices.
• Provide technical mentorship and help raise the bar for test engineering at Hubble.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams—hardware, software, and mechanical—to ensure reliability from initial design through manufacturing and in‑orbit operation.

Ideal Candidate

• Sense of Urgency: Lead projects from concept to reality, rapidly and effectively.
• First Principles Engineering: Extrapolate from first principles to complex system design.
• High Learning Agility: Love to learn; sharpen engineering foundations to collaborate with teammates from diverse backgrounds.
• System‑Level Design and Analysis: Iterate quickly on evolving requirements.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Convey ideas and technical topics to engineering, build staff, and operations.
• Anticipation of Needs: Identify problems, think creatively, and rapidly produce reliable and cost‑effective solutions for a fast‑paced early‑stage company.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in hardware validation, test engineering, or RF systems testing.
• Experience in design, testing, and debugging of RF PCBAs with a thorough understanding of electronics reliability and failure mechanisms.
• Experience with test equipment (oscilloscope, VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator) and procedures for analysis, verification, and validation of RF products.
• Strong expertise in programming languages (Python, C/C++) required for data analysis and test automation.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct root‑cause failure analysis and implement corrective actions with an emphasis on RF systems.
• Thorough understanding of metrology, sources of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis.
• Experience with environmental testing such as thermal, vibration, and TVAC.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross‑functional role.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing work environment.
• Passion for creating state‑of‑the‑art hardware systems.

Strongly Desired

• 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering, testing, or quality assurance, preferably within the aerospace or satellite industry.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing, assembling, and testing of electronic components.
• Experience in analyzing impact of radiation on electronic components and strategies to mitigate impact of radiation on electronic systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $145,000 – $185,000 per year (commensurate with experience).
• Unlimited PTO.
• Health, Dental, Vision, & HSA options.
• Commuter benefits (if working from HQ).
• Learning & Development allowance.
• Health & Wellness stipend.
• Sabbatical program – recharge and explore new ideas.
• Cutting‑Edge space tech – work on state‑of‑the‑art satellite system.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.