What you will be doingAre you a hands-on Manufacturing Hardware Test Engineer eager to shape the future of products from the ground up? Neros, a fast-growing startup, is seeking a talented individual to own critical aspects of our products, from initial design concepts through full-scale production. This high-impact role reports directly to our Head of NPI & Test and offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation.
Responsibilities- Prototyping, Bring-up, Debug, and Characterization of test instruments for new products
- Design and implement novel, modular test hardware systems to facilitate fast, repeatable testing of drone systems
- Support manufacturing test bring-up, root cause analysis of defects, and implement resolutions
- Utilize measurement analysis techniques such as GRR (Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility) and Process Capability Analysis to ensure accurate test results
- Develop test strategies that optimize product safety, reliability, and risk mitigation, including coverage for FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) high RPN items
- Drive DFT (Design for Test) for future programs and post-ramp qualification changes
- Data analysis and communication of test results, collaborating with design engineers to address product issues and improve performance
- Manage the purchasing, building, integration, and final commissioning of functional test systems
- Support quality field failure analysis to identify and resolve issues during post-production
You should have the following- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- Experience in software development (using Python), electronics debugging tools (e.g., DMM, Oscilloscopes), and/or circuit and electrical engineering fundamentals (e.g., schematics/data sheets)
- Familiarity with hardware communication bus protocols such as USB, I2C, I2S, SPI, CAN, etc.
- Experience with sensing technologies, including Touch, Vision, Optics, RF, IMUs, Barometers, and Battery systems
- Expertise in developing test strategies for complex products and systems
- Strong understanding of the product life cycle from prototype to production, including key deliverables and testing phases
- Collaborative mindset to work with cross-functional teams in support of product development from prototype to production
Nice to have- Experience with sensing technologies, IMUs, barometers, battery systems, camera, RF, and BLDC motor technologies (and testing)
- Experience with integrating camera vision systems to detect manufacturing defects on the line
- Experience with integrating robot arms for manufacturing processes
- Experience with custom python-based test automation frameworks
- Exposure to **reliability and environmental testing** (HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration, RF)
- Exposure to new vendor bring up and supplier quality audits
US Salary Range$108,000 - $151,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.
