Manufacturing Hardware Test Engineer

Neros Technologies • El Segundo, CA

4h • $110,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Are you a hands-on Manufacturing Hardware Test Engineer eager to shape the future of products from the ground up? Neros, a fast-growing startup, is seeking a talented individual to own critical aspects of our products, from initial design concepts through full-scale production. This high-impact role reports directly to our Head of NPI & Test and offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in software development (using Python), electronics debugging tools (e.g., DMM, Oscilloscopes), and/or circuit and electrical engineering fundamentals (e.g., schematics/data sheets)
• Familiarity with hardware communication bus protocols such as USB, I2C, I2S, SPI, CAN, etc.
• Experience with sensing technologies, including Touch, Vision, Optics, RF, IMUs, Barometers, and Battery systems
• Expertise in developing test strategies for complex products and systems
• Strong understanding of the product life cycle from prototype to production, including key deliverables and testing phases
• Collaborative mindset to work with cross-functional teams in support of product development from prototype to production

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sensing technologies, IMUs, barometers, battery systems, camera, RF, and BLDC motor technologies (and testing)
• Experience with integrating camera vision systems to detect mfg defects on the line
• Experience with integrating robot arms for mfg processes
• Experience with custom python-based test automation framewoks
• Exposure to reliability and environmental testing (HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration, RF)
• Exposure to new vendor bring up and supplier quality audits

Responsibilities

• Prototyping, Bring-up, Debug, and Characterization of test instruments for new products
• Design and implement novel, modular test hardware systems to facilitate fast, repeatable testing of drone systems
• Support manufacturing test bring-up, root cause analysis of defects, and implement resolutions
• Utilize measurement analysis techniques such as GRR (Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility) and Process Capability Analysis to ensure accurate test results
• Develop test strategies that optimize product safety, reliability, and risk mitigation, including coverage for FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) high RPN items
• Drive DFT (Design for Test) for future programs and post-ramp qualification changes
• Data analysis and communication of test results, collaborating with design engineers to address product issues and improve performance
• Manage the purchasing, building, integration, and final commissioning of functional test systems
• Support quality field failure analysis to identify and resolve issues during post-production

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level