Senior Electrical Engineer - Testing
Overview:
In this role you will lead the hardware test strategy for next-generation quantum instruments. You collaborate with physicists and engineers to develop verification procedures, create and execute test plans, and mentor junior engineers. You'll shape lab practices, automate tests, and drive data-driven improvements across precision electronics and photonics. The position sits at the intersection of R&D and manufacturing, delivering robust test solutions for high-performance sensors. This is a hands-on role with impact on product quality, reliability, and development speed. Compensation / Benefits Platinum-level health coverageFSA options (medical, dental, vision) Employer 401(k) contributions20 days PTO + 11 holidays Paid parental leave Fully stocked kitchen
Responsibilities:
- Lead testing and debugging of complex electronic circuits (FPGAs, MCUs, mixed-signal, precision analog and photonics)
- Develop and refine test procedures to verify electronic designs for next-gen quantum instruments
- Define DFT/DFM improvements with engineering and manufacturing
- Create test plans for performance, environmental, EMI/EMC testing and oversee execution at external facilities
- Write test scripts for automated test systems and data collection
- Manage data storage and test result documentation
- Mentor early-career engineers and promote best practices
- Design test loads, cabling, and custom equipment to support verification work
- Read schematics and datasheets to define expected measurement ranges
- Proficiently use lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, VNA, SA, power supplies, function generators, DVM)
- Organize and analyze post-test data to extract performance metrics
- Develop and implement automated data systems for production testing
Key requirements:
- BSEE/MSEE degree or equivalent
- Experience testing precision instruments and/or sensors
- Laboratory environment experience
- Ability to write test scripts and test code
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Experience creating new test plans and procedures for novel instrumentation
- Ownership of test data storage and documentation
- Experience devising testing protocols for precision instruments (equipment, automation, documentation)
- Post-test data analysis proficiency
- Experience designing test loads, cabling, and custom verification equipment
- Ability to read schematics, data sheets, and technical information to define measurement ranges
- Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, VNA, SA, power supplies, function generators, DVM)team leadershipmentor mindseteffective communicationFPGA testingMCU testingmixed-signal electronics