Hiring: Embedded Software Test Engineer Company: Array Labs Location: San Francisco Bay Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 16:48:17 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : C, C++, Embedded Systems, FPGA, Firmware, GitLab CI, Jenkins, NumPy, Pandas, Python About the job Experience: •Operational familiarity with continuous integration tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI) applied to hardware testing. •Background in developing automated drivers for test equipment (Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz, Anritsu). Required Skills: •Design and implement automated test frameworks in Python to characterize the performance of radar, RF, and antenna subsystems. •Write firmware in C/C++ to stimulate hardware interfaces, inject test patterns into FPGAs, and control RF transceivers during validation. •Develop Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test setups that integrate flight software, ground station commands, and simulated environmental data. •Automate the control of laboratory test equipment (Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes) to capture and analyze system performance data. •Partner cross-functionally with FPGA and RF engineers to define test requirements and debug complex hardware-software integration issues. •Analyze test data to identify trends, performance regressions, and potential hardware failures before they reach orbit. •Maintain and upgrade continuous integration (CI) pipelines that run automated tests on physical hardware targets. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. •5+ years of experience in test engineering, embedded software development, or hardware validation. •Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded targets (writing test firmware, drivers, or diagnostic tools). •Expertise in Python for test automation, data analysis, and instrument control (e.g., PyVISA, NumPy, Pandas). •Operational familiarity with standard communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, and PCIe. •Applied hands-on capability in lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers) and debugging hardware down to the component level. •Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, startup environment. •To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. •Master’s degree in an engineering discipline. Compensation: •$150,000 - $250,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package •We offer high flexibility between salary and equity-based compensation Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!