Electrical Test Support Engineer

Electrical Test Support Engineer Position Details :Locatio n: San Francisco, CA 94107 (Hybrid/2-3 days onsite )Type : Full Tim e140-180K Base Salar yAbout the Ro leAs an Electrical Test Support Engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining the quality and long-term operation of our core hardware platform. In this role you will design and implement test fixtures, conduct component-level failure analysis on returned hardware, generate detailed FA documentation, and analyze RMA trends to drive measurable improvements in field reliability. You will report into Senior Manager, Hardware Engineering and work closely with Key Stakeholders) We're looking for someone who brings 5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware testing, manufacturing test engineering, or failure analysis — someone who can systematically isolate root causes using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and protocol analyzers, is comfortable in Linux environments with shell scripting for automated diagnostics, and communicates findings clearly through structured reports to cross-functional teams and vendors. A B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is require d.Key Responsibilit iesBelow are your primary responsibilities. These represent the core areas where you’ll make an impact. As part of a rapidly evolving team, we look forward to your impact expanding over t ime.Test development: Design and implement automated or manual test fixtures to support hardware validation and sustaining activit ies.Failure analysis: Probe, test, and debug returned hardware to identify root causes of failures. Conduct component-level troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and protocol analyz ers.Reporting: Generate comprehensive first-level analysis reports and detailed FA documentation to be shared with cross-functional teams and vend ors.Process improvement: Analyze RMA data trends to recommend design or firmware changes that reduce field failure ra tes.Required Qualifica tionsThe qualifications below outline the experience and skills most relevant to success in this role. We recognize that skills and potential come in many forms, and we welcome diverse experiences that advance our mi ssion.Expe rience: 5+ years in hardware testing, manufacturing test engineering, or failure an alysis.Core skills: Proficiency in debugging embedded systems and high-speed communication interfaces. Experience with Linux-based systems and shell scripting for automated diagnostic routines. Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and protocol ana lyzers.Personal attr ibutes: Systematic, methodical approach to isolating variables on defective devices. Clear written communication for technical reports shared with cross-functional teams and v endors.Edu cation: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.Nice t o have: Experience with JIRA for bug tracking and Confluence for technical documen tation.EEO S tatement:Blackstone Talent Group is a division of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and solutions firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone’s global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries an d sectors.