Hardware Test Engineer, Forward Deployed
foundr
San Francisco Bay AreaFresher3h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Must know
- TroubleshootingEmbedded systemsPythonData analysis
- Work
- On-site in San Francisco Bay Area
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Troubleshooting60%Embedded systems38%Python37%Data analysis12%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 11, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Foundr is hiring on behalf of a fast-growing Series B startup building modern software for hardware testing and control. You will work directly with customers in aerospace, defense, robotics and energy to set up test stands, connect DAQ and instrumentation, and help run test campaigns using a platform built to replace LabVIEW-era tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Work on-site with customer engineering teams to connect the platform to their test stands, sensors, DAQ hardware and control systems.
- Help customers plan and run test campaigns, from first setup through hot fire, qualification or HIL testing.
- Troubleshoot live issues, diagnosing problems across firmware, wiring, sensors, or software.
- Turn messy test setups into clean, repeatable workflows by writing scripts and sequences to automate them.
- Bring field learnings back to the product and engineering teams to inform product development.
- Work across many different customers and hardware programs.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Scripting (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, or similar) for test automation or data analysis.
- Strong troubleshooting instincts across hardware, firmware, and software.
- Ability to explain technical work clearly and enjoy working directly with customers.
- Comfortable traveling 30 to 50%, usually in alternating weeks.
- US citizen or permanent resident (required for ITAR).
Qualifications
- A degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace or robotics engineering, or a similar field with hands-on hardware experience.
- Real test experience, including building or running test stands or HIL rigs, working with DAQ and instrumentation, writing test plans, or owning a test campaign.
Bonus Points
- Experience with LabVIEW, TestStand, or NI hardware.
- Experience in propulsion, avionics, satellite, or EV testing.
- Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) lab experience.
- Experience in rocketry, Formula SAE, or other hands-on engineering teams.
- New graduates with strong project experience are encouraged to apply.
The role is onsite in SF or Marina del Rey.