Electrical Test Engineer (R&D)
Redmond, WA • Full Time
Meta
Facebook Reality Labs
Research
Hardware
Research
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Test Engineer to join our team, who will design, build, and test prototype electrical systems and validation systems for future consumer wearables experiences. The ideal candidate will have a broad set of validation experiences, including embedded design, analog/mixed signal design, power systems, wearables, or lower power design. More broadly, the candidate will work with a highly interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers with a broad range of experiences, perspectives, approaches, and backgrounds and will have access to cutting edge technology, resources, and testing facilities.
Electrical Test Engineer (R&D) Responsibilities
- Design and develop test solutions to support validation of research hardware throughout the entire development cycle: early prototyping, NFF bring-up, Form-Factor design, and production volume/scaling. Scope includes power, haptics, image sensors, inertial sensors, battery life, high-speed serial buses, etc.
- Write tooling in Python and other programming languages to interact with devices under test, standard lab equipment, custom instrumentation, and datasets.
- Develop new capabilities to enable analysis of test data, providing a clear view of system level performance against spec targets.
- Work with validation team, design engineers, and other cross-functional teams to drive development of test automation infrastructure based on business needs.
- Understand project goals, participate in engineering design reviews, provide Design for Test input, and deliver results toward system validation objectives.
- Maintain and troubleshoot existing test infrastructure, working closely with cross functional teams to root cause and address failures.
- Communicate status to all stakeholders and drive closure of all issues uncovered from validation tests in every phase of the project.
- Domestic and or International travel up to 10%.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, related technical field or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of experience in component/system level testing, hardware testing, and software test tool development.
- Experience with test equipment and measurement techniques to verify and validate product requirements.
- Project management skills to clearly track and communicate status of all work.
- Experience applying statistical concepts and methods to analyze test data.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in Consumer Electronics, low power, or AR/VR-class battery powered devices.
- Experience defining and coordinating test procedures in a lab and factory environment to facilitate system bring-up and evaluation.
- Experience designing full system prototypes.
- Understanding of hardware system coexistence and interoperability tests.
- Proficiency in Python with familiarity of best practices (linting, typing, unit testing, etc.).
- Experience with automating Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems (LabJack, National Instruments DAQmx, DEWESoft, etc.).
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$139,000/year to $200,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form .