Senior Electrical Engineer - Development & Test at Broadata Communications, Inc. in Torrance, CA

Job description

• We are looking for a talented and motivated Senior Electrical Engineer – Development & Test to play a key role in the development, validation, troubleshooting, and production readiness of our Pro AV products.
• This position serves as the technical bridge between our electrical test and validation team and our automated test development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering foundation, hands-on board bring-up experience, and the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware and automated test system issues.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-driven engineer who enjoys hands-on hardware development, electrical debugging, and cross-functional problem solving. This critical role is based in Torrance, CA and offers a fast-paced, high-impact work environment with opportunities for professional growth and leadership within BCI. Veterans welcome!
• This is a hands-on position. This is NOT a remote or hybrid position.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of hands-on engineers and participate in hardware development, design review, testing, troubleshooting, verification, and documentation of new video system designs.
• Perform board bring-up activities including visual inspection, power rail validation, processor initialization, memory verification, and interface testing.
• Execute design verification and validation (V&V) testing for new products and prototypes.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and root cause analysis using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, protocol analyzers, and other lab equipment.
• Investigate and diagnose product failures occurring during development, production testing, and field returns.
• Support the development and deployment of automated test systems used in engineering validation and manufacturing.
• Debug automated test system failures and determine whether issues originate from hardware, test configurations, fixtures, automation scripts, or product firmware.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, FPGA, and mechanical engineering teams during product development and qualification.
• Work closely with overseas software developers responsible for automated test scripts and provide technical guidance on hardware-related test issues.
• Assist in the development and improvement of test fixtures, test procedures, and manufacturing test strategies.
• Create detailed engineering documentation including test procedures, validation plans, failure analysis reports, and test results.
• Participate in internal design reviews and provide feedback on electrical design robustness, manufacturability, and testability.
• Collaborate with Production, Marketing, and Sales for product requirements, product releases, technical support, and testing activities.
• Work on problems with defined scope, schedule, and expectations.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Job responsibilities within our organization are dynamic. This may not be a complete list of duties. Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned by your supervisor or upper management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in electronics development, hardware validation, board bring-up, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience performing board bring-up on embedded hardware platforms.
• Experience with electrical verification and validation (V&V) testing.
• Experience debugging analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronic circuits.
• Experience using test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and power analyzers.
• Understanding of automated test systems and the interaction between hardware, software, instrumentation, fixtures, and test scripts.
• Experience troubleshooting automated test equipment and identifying root causes of test failures.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, datasheets, and PCB layouts.
• Experience with common embedded communication protocols including I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, and USB.
• Experience with Python scripting or debugging Python-based automated test scripts is preferred.
• Experience with FPGA development or FPGA troubleshooting is a plus.
• Experience working within ISO-regulated development environments is preferred.
• Experience writing engineering test reports, validation reports, and technical documentation is preferred.
• Strong hands-on electrical debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead technical investigations and drive issues to resolution.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Comfortable serving as a liaison between hardware engineers, test engineers, and software developers.
• Proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities while adapting to changing business needs.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment.
• Strong self-motivation, willingness to learn new technologies, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Board bring-up and hardware validation of embedded systems.
• Python scripting for test automation.
• FPGA development or FPGA debugging.
• Development of manufacturing test processes and automated test equipment.
• Leadership, mentorship, or technical lead experience.
• Medical, industrial, networking, video, or communications electronics products.

Skills

Preferred

• FPGA development or FPGA troubleshooting

Benefits

• Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000 (based on experience and qualifications)
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match (100% of the first 4% in eligible compensation)
• Flexible Spending Account
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• 1 Week sick pay
• 10 company holidays
• Group life insurance