{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"10d0e9bb9d9eb02791b1da93","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/10d0e9bb9d9eb02791b1da93","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/10d0e9bb9d9eb02791b1da93","title":"Test Engineer","description":"Who we are:\n\nHellbender Inc. is a Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation who partners with innovators to mature their Artificial Intelligence enabled computing sensors and produce their solutions onshore at prototype to high volumes.\n\nHellbender is intentionally forming an inclusive work environment and is committed to uplifting the historically marginalized identities including veterans, women, trans and underrepresented races in our community and industry.\n\nMUST BE A U.S. PERSON\n\nJob Summary:\n\nAs a Test Engineer at Hellbender, you will develop, execute, and improve test strategies for electromechanical, robotic, camera-based, and similarly complex hardware systems from prototype through production. You will work closely with electrical, mechanical, software, manufacturing, and quality teams to validate product performance, diagnose issues, automate repeatable tests, and ensure reliable operation in real-world conditions. This role requires strong hands-on technical ability, structured problem-solving, clear documentation, and the ability to translate system requirements into practical test methods, fixtures, and acceptance criteria. United States veteran and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply at any experience level.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\n\nDevelop, document, and execute test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for electro-mechanical, robotic, camera, sensor, and embedded hardware systems\nDesign, build, modify, and maintain test stations, fixtures, harnesses, and support equipment for engineering validation, production test, and troubleshooting\nCreate automated or semi-automated test tools, scripts, data collection methods, and analysis workflows to improve repeatability, throughput, and visibility into product performance\nAnalyze test results, identify trends and failure modes, document anomalies, and drive root-cause investigation with engineering and manufacturing teams\nValidate camera and sensor performance, including image quality, calibration, alignment, timing, connectivity, and environmental robustness\nAttend/support off-site third party tested for certifications or when internal resources are not adequate\nSupport system-level and component-level troubleshooting of PCBAs, wire assemblies, motors, actuators, cameras, sensors, power systems, and related electro-mechanical equipment\nSupport bring-up, integration, verification, and debug of new and existing PCBAs, subassemblies, prototypes, and finished products\nMaintain accurate engineering documentation, including test procedures, work instructions, test reports, failure analysis summaries, and equipment configuration records\nProvide feedback to improve product design robustness, manufacturability, serviceability, and test coverage\n\nQualifications, Skills, and Attributes:\n\nExperience testing electromechanical, robotic, camera, sensor, embedded, or similarly complex hardware systems in R&D, validation, or production environments\nAbility to translate product requirements, engineering intent, and failure modes into clear test plans, procedures, acceptance criteria, and reports\nExperience with test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, current probes, power supplies, electronic loads, logic analyzers, signal generators, and data acquisition tools\nExperience with mechanical and electrical integration, including PCBAs, cable harnesses, motors, actuators, sensors, cameras, optics, embedded compute, and power systems\nExperience creating or maintaining test fixtures, harnesses, test stations, calibration methods, and work instructions for engineering and production use\nAbility to read and understand PCB schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, interface control documents, and product specifications\nStrong troubleshooting skills with the ability to isolate issues across hardware, firmware, software, mechanical, optical, and system-level interfaces\nExperience collecting, analyzing, and presenting test data using tools such as Python, MATLAB, Excel, databases, logs, serial terminals, or similar engineering workflows\nFamiliarity with camera testing concepts such as focus, alignment, exposure, image quality, calibration, sensor timing, bandwidth, and environmental performance is preferred\nTeam player, able to collaborate cross-functionally while also working independently and managing priorities in a fast-moving environment\nSelf-starter with strong attention to detail, clear communication, and a commitment to safe, organized, and well-documented engineering work\nExperience with software and tools such as SolidWorks, Altium, PuTTY, Git, Python, Linux, AI tools, or similar engineering applications is preferred\n\nCompensation:\n\nThis will be a salaried, exempt position. Compensation to be discussed relative to experience and abilities.\n\nBenefits:\n\n401(k)\n5% Safe Harbor Contribution to 401k by Hellbender\n100% of Health, Dental, and Vision insurance premiums for employees and their families paid by Hellbender\n7.5 weeks total Paid time off\nProfit Sharing (through 401k)\nHybrid work environment & flexible work schedule\n\nWork Location: UPARC Pittsburgh\n\nOpportunity for advancement:\n\nHellbender is a growing business and follows a policy that prioritizes internal promotions. As new positions are created new opportunities for advancement will be created as well.","company":"Hellbender","rawCompany":"hellbender","city":"Pittsburgh","state":"PA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-22T15:56:59.727Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"},{"code":"15-1253.00","title":"Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers","slug":"software-quality-assurance-analysts-and-testers"},{"code":"17-3029.00","title":"Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other","slug":"engineering-technologists-and-technicians-except-drafters-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541380","title":"Testing Laboratories and Services","slug":"testing-laboratories-and-services"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Test Engineer","description":"Who we are:\n\nHellbender Inc. is a Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation who partners with innovators to mature their Artificial Intelligence enabled computing sensors and produce their solutions onshore at prototype to high volumes.\n\nHellbender is intentionally forming an inclusive work environment and is committed to uplifting the historically marginalized identities including veterans, women, trans and underrepresented races in our community and industry.\n\nMUST BE A U.S. PERSON\n\nJob Summary:\n\nAs a Test Engineer at Hellbender, you will develop, execute, and improve test strategies for electromechanical, robotic, camera-based, and similarly complex hardware systems from prototype through production. You will work closely with electrical, mechanical, software, manufacturing, and quality teams to validate product performance, diagnose issues, automate repeatable tests, and ensure reliable operation in real-world conditions. This role requires strong hands-on technical ability, structured problem-solving, clear documentation, and the ability to translate system requirements into practical test methods, fixtures, and acceptance criteria. United States veteran and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply at any experience level.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\n\nDevelop, document, and execute test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for electro-mechanical, robotic, camera, sensor, and embedded hardware systems\nDesign, build, modify, and maintain test stations, fixtures, harnesses, and support equipment for engineering validation, production test, and troubleshooting\nCreate automated or semi-automated test tools, scripts, data collection methods, and analysis workflows to improve repeatability, throughput, and visibility into product performance\nAnalyze test results, identify trends and failure modes, document anomalies, and drive root-cause investigation with engineering and manufacturing teams\nValidate camera and sensor performance, including image quality, calibration, alignment, timing, connectivity, and environmental robustness\nAttend/support off-site third party tested for certifications or when internal resources are not adequate\nSupport system-level and component-level troubleshooting of PCBAs, wire assemblies, motors, actuators, cameras, sensors, power systems, and related electro-mechanical equipment\nSupport bring-up, integration, verification, and debug of new and existing PCBAs, subassemblies, prototypes, and finished products\nMaintain accurate engineering documentation, including test procedures, work instructions, test reports, failure analysis summaries, and equipment configuration records\nProvide feedback to improve product design robustness, manufacturability, serviceability, and test coverage\n\nQualifications, Skills, and Attributes:\n\nExperience testing electromechanical, robotic, camera, sensor, embedded, or similarly complex hardware systems in R&D, validation, or production environments\nAbility to translate product requirements, engineering intent, and failure modes into clear test plans, procedures, acceptance criteria, and reports\nExperience with test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, current probes, power supplies, electronic loads, logic analyzers, signal generators, and data acquisition tools\nExperience with mechanical and electrical integration, including PCBAs, cable harnesses, motors, actuators, sensors, cameras, optics, embedded compute, and power systems\nExperience creating or maintaining test fixtures, harnesses, test stations, calibration methods, and work instructions for engineering and production use\nAbility to read and understand PCB schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, interface control documents, and product specifications\nStrong troubleshooting skills with the ability to isolate issues across hardware, firmware, software, mechanical, optical, and system-level interfaces\nExperience collecting, analyzing, and presenting test data using tools such as Python, MATLAB, Excel, databases, logs, serial terminals, or similar engineering workflows\nFamiliarity with camera testing concepts such as focus, alignment, exposure, image quality, calibration, sensor timing, bandwidth, and environmental performance is preferred\nTeam player, able to collaborate cross-functionally while also working independently and managing priorities in a fast-moving environment\nSelf-starter with strong attention to detail, clear communication, and a commitment to safe, organized, and well-documented engineering work\nExperience with software and tools such as SolidWorks, Altium, PuTTY, Git, Python, Linux, AI tools, or similar engineering applications is preferred\n\nCompensation:\n\nThis will be a salaried, exempt position. Compensation to be discussed relative to experience and abilities.\n\nBenefits:\n\n401(k)\n5% Safe Harbor Contribution to 401k by Hellbender\n100% of Health, Dental, and Vision insurance premiums for employees and their families paid by Hellbender\n7.5 weeks total Paid time off\nProfit Sharing (through 401k)\nHybrid work environment & flexible work schedule\n\nWork Location: UPARC Pittsburgh\n\nOpportunity for advancement:\n\nHellbender is a growing business and follows a policy that prioritizes internal promotions. 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