Hardware Validation Engineer II (Onsite)
Core
Develop comprehensive validation test plans and procedures for hardware, firmware, and environmental testing to ensure product reliability and compliance before customer release.
Role type
Hardware Validation Engineer
Builds
Hardware devices (body-worn cameras, tactical equipment) and associated firmware/software
Domain
Consumer electronics / Law enforcement technology / Hardware validation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical and Environmental test experience, Test standards knowledge (MIL-STD, ISO, IEC), Statistical Analysis, Test automation and basic code scripting, Failure Analysis (FA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), System and Product Requirements review, Lab organization (5S), Customer usage modeling
Preferred skills
Regulated environment experience, PMP certification, JIRA proficiency, Manufacturing and assembly process knowledge, Six Sigma certification
Technologies
JIRA, MS Office, Test automation tools
Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive test plans and Validation Test Procedures (VTPs), Execute testing including Firmware/Software, Mechanical, Environmental, and Electrical, Review and provide input into System & Product Requirements, Support Failure Analysis (FA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Document, track, and report test status and results following Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Lead and oversee execution of all validation tests, Work with external labs to coordinate required testing, Design and hone Validation Test Procedures with an emphasis on repeatability, standardization, and accuracy
Seniority
Mid-level IC (5+ years experience)
