Job Title: Systems Performance Engineer
Type: Contract - 6-9 Months - Chance of FTE
Day Shift
Pay: $40.00-$50.00/hr
Location: 590 Alder Drive, Milpitas, CA
Years of R&D and prototyping have led to the successful commercial release of our G1 products built with custom in-house designed ASICs and RFICs. With many product variants coming up this coming year, we are expanding and enhancing our lab capabilities.
As part of the System Performance Engineering group, you will work with other engineers to expand and maintain our test infrastructure in the lab. You will support the building, expanding, qualifying, trouble-shooting and testing of a large-scale test infrastructure project that is highly visible and has a significant positive impact to our SW release qualification process.
Responsibilities
● Develop new and use existing Linux and Python scripts to monitor and test lab devices.
● Independently diagnose / trouble-shoot / resolve problems in the lab setup such as issues with cabling, networking, traffic generation, radio configuration, faulty equipment, power and thermal.
● Develop automation diagnostic tools that detect and classify the failure modes described above, and where applicable, have the diagnostic tools fix the issues automatically
● Maintain and document fixture architecture, configurations, lab builds, cabling connection diagrams, fixture calibration using MS/Google office tools.
● Support with developing Python test automation scripts for expanding the SW/HW capabilities of the infrastructure, such as adding traffic tools, integrating new test equipment, adding automation performance tests for new software capabilities, etc.
● Provide onsite support for employees in other buildings on campus and those who do not have access.
● Assist with constructing/expanding new lab test platforms including cabling of racks/fixtures, connecting, configuring equipment and performing the necessary fixture calibrations.
● Maintain inventory and monitor lab supplies and generate POs and place orders as necessary.
● Maintain large-scale lab infrastructure in a good working condition with high availability, high capacity and good reliability. Develop automation tools to continuously reflect and track these metrics.
● Work both in a team and independently, understand and assist teammates’ needs/requirements related to the lab/test infrastructure, execution etc.
● Multi-task between a variety of tasks from using SW tools, building mechanical fixtures, debugging network/switch issues, lab health checks on a day to day basis
● Proactively track and complete lab related tasks by seeking help in a timely manner with a strong sense of urgency.
Qualifications
● BS in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related with experience in test automation supporting wireless/radio/networking products.
● Highly motivated, independent and proactive in identification and resolution of issues in lab
● Experience building, characterizing, maintaining and documenting (testing, trouble-shooting etc) test infrastructure for wireless products.
● Able to use scripts and tools to efficiently monitor and maintain the lab.
● Comfortable working with Linux CLI, using and building on existing Python test scripts/tools.
● Ability to understand network wiring diagrams, infrastructure assembly manuals, electrical wiring drawings to monitor/review test infrastructure build outs and to rigorously test to maintain a high quality lab platform.
● Able to work effectively in a fast moving start-up environment without detailed instructions by independently figuring out the steps without explicit step by step instructions.
● Comfortable troubleshooting networking issues, tools-software (Python) issues.
● Familiar with testing wireless products.
● Great problem solving and troubleshooting skills, ability to independently analyze, interpret lab issues, and solve with known solutions
● Good with following written procedures & verbal instructions, and have good oral & written communication skills.
● Able to operate power tools, high amperage power supplies, and RF equipment.
● Able to work with equipment like cable crimp tools and delicate electronics. Mechanically inclined.
● Can work in a noisy environment generated from cooling fans and environmental chambers.
Desirable skills:
● Strong in SW automation of wireless/communication/networking product tests.
● Good understanding of Wireless/RF performance parameters, such as SNR, capacity, throughput, BER/PER.
● Past experience in QA / test roles
● Operational knowledge of spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters to trouble-shoot RF issues.
● Comfortable with using tools such as electronic screwdrivers, wrenches as necessary assembly/disassembly.
Benefits include:
-MEC/ACP Medical
-Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Income
-401k (must meet requirements)
-sick leave as required by state/county
