Head of Hardware Test
Location
San Francisco, CA
Level
VP / Executive
Department
Energy
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-08-20
Responsibilities
- Lead test strategy and execution for design validation, product reliability, and compliance certification.
- Manage a team of test engineers and strengthen the team through mentorship and recruiting.
- Oversee existing test infrastructure and expand internal capabilities.
- Guide the deployment of scalable hardware test system architecture and test automation.
- Define mission profiles to validate product performance across diverse use models.
- Manage relationships with external labs for testing as needed.
- Foster collaboration with design, manufacturing, and certification teams.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in test engineering for electromechanical or electronic systems.
- 3–5+ years in a team leadership or engineering management role.
- Proven history of building high-performance engineering teams.
- Hands-on experience with tools like Python.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems.
- Experience in a regulated industry such as energy, automotive, or aerospace.
