Senior Hardware Test Engineer

$87,000 - $178,200/Yr

Oracle - Santa Clara, CA

Full-time - Senior

Santa Clara, CA

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Senior Hardware Test Engineer will lead the development and execution of advanced testing methodologies for hardware components and systems. This role requires a deep understanding of hardware design, validation, and reliability testing. As a senior team member, the engineer will mentor junior engineers and collaborate across multiple teams to ensure product quality and performance.

Responsibilities

• Validate network hardware components such as switches, routers, transceivers, and fiber optic systems.
• Develop and maintain test procedures, including functional, performance, and stress testing.
• Perform detailed failure analysis, root cause investigations, and provide corrective action recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with hardware design, firmware, and manufacturing teams to optimize testing processes and ensure high-quality product delivery.
• Create and maintain automated test systems to streamline the testing workflow.
• Analyze complex test data, produce clear technical reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
• Ensure all hardware testing meets industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety guidelines.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in testing techniques, best practices, and problem-solving strategies.
• Drive continuous improvements in testing methodologies and tools to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in hardware testing, validation, and verification.
• Expertise in using test equipment (oscilloscopes, traffic generators, spectrum analyzers, etc.).
• Advanced experience with test automation tools and scripting (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB).
• Strong knowledge of hardware development processes and lifecycle.
• Excellent troubleshooting and failure analysis skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results under tight deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in testing embedded systems, network equipment, and network protocols.
• Familiarity with environmental testing (temperature, vibration, shock, humidity) and reliability testing (HALT/HASS).
• Proven experience in developing test strategies for mass production environments.
• Experience with network switch topologies, transceivers, fiber optics, and associated hardware.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
• Short term disability and long term disability.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child).
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
• Flexible Vacation and paid time off.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal.
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance.