CareerPlan

Hardware Prototype & Test Engineer

San FranciscoFull-time$100k–$130k2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Build prototypes and run tests for complex electromechanical systems including sensors, pumps, and mechanisms.

Role type

Hardware Prototype & Test Engineer

Builds

Electromechanical prototypes and custom physical test fixtures for R&D and manufacturing

Domain

Consumer electronics / Sleep technology / Electromechanical systems

Required skills

Electromechanical prototyping, 3D modeling (Solidworks/ProEngineer), Shop tool operation (3D printers, milling, band saw), Embedded hardware (Arduino), Python coding, Experimental design

Preferred skills

MS in Engineering, Startup environment experience

Technologies

Solidworks, ProEngineer, Arduino, Python, 3D printers, Milling machines

Responsibilities

Build prototypes using 3D printing, machining, and quick turn tooling; Design and run experiments to validate new designs; Design, build, and deploy custom physical test fixtures and jigs; Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams; Develop test systems using embedded hardware and Python.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC