Overview
Sr Hardware Validation & Automation Engineer Jobs in Boston, USA at SmartSense by Digi
Sr Hardware Validation & Automation Engineer (Boston, MA (Hybrid), Hopkins, MN (Hybrid) or Mishawaka, IN (Hybrid)
- Lead validation and verification activities for Smart Sense IoT sensors, gateways, and connected monitoring devices across EVT, DVT, and PVT development phases.
- Execute smoke testing, regression testing, and system-level validation covering hardware platforms, firmware functionality, and system software behavior.
- Validate wireless connectivity technologies including BLE, Zigbee, LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, and other IoT communication protocols.
- Perform device validation under real-world operating conditions: stress testing, soak testing, field testing, environmental testing, and long-term reliability testing.
- Investigate failures using hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers), device logs, telemetry data, and data analysis; drive root cause analysis across hardware, firmware, and system layers.
- Review hardware designs and schematics produced by contract manufacturers, identifying potential validation risks and testability concerns early in the design cycle.
- Collaborate with contract manufacturers to support hardware validation, manufacturing test readiness, and system-level troubleshooting.
Automation & Infrastructure
- Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks and validation pipelines that test device behavior, connectivity, telemetry workflows, and system integrations.
- Develop hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) test systems and automated device test rigs that enable scalable, repeatable validation.
- Build and maintain automated environments using Python (pytest), Docker, and CI/CD pipelines to integrate validation into engineering workflows.
- Own the automation strategy and roadmap, driving continuous improvement in test coverage, execution speed, and infrastructure reliability.
- Apply BDD testing approaches and structured validation methodologies to ensure comprehensive and traceable test coverage.
Technical Leadership & Collaboration
- Provide technical direction and structured guidance to the extended test engineering team, enabling more independent and effective execution.
- Work closely with hardware, firmware, software, and product teams to reproduce issues, verify fixes, and continuously improve system reliability.
- Ensure validation processes meet regulated and compliance‑driven environment requirements, including traceability, documentation, and audit readiness.
- Document validation strategies, test results, hardware architecture insights, and design decisions to support scalable development practices.
Who You Are and What You Bring
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience testing embedded systems, hardware platforms, or IoT devices.
- Strong hands‑on hardware validation skills: schematic reading, PCB bring‑up, and hardware debugging and measurement tools.
- Solid experience designing and maintaining automated test environments and validation pipelines.
- Proficiency in Python‑based testing frameworks, including pytest, and experience with Docker and containerized test environments.
- Experience with CI/CD integration for automated testing pipelines.
- Experience developing hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) or automated device test systems.
- Experience testing integrated systems across hardware, firmware, and software — including IoT device connectivity, telemetry, and device‑to‑cloud communication.
- Experience supporting EVT/DVT/PVT development cycles and working closely with contract manufacturers.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to investigate complex system failures across multiple engineering layers.
- Clear communicator who can translate technical findings for cross‑functional teams.
- Based in the Greater Boston area for hybrid onsite work.
Desired But Not Required
- Experience validating wireless communication technologies such as BLE, Zigbee, LTE, Wi‑Fi, or similar protocols.
- Experience in regulated or compliance‑driven environments requiring validation documentation and traceability.
- Experience analyzing device telemetry using platforms such as Snowflake, Domo, Datadog, or similar tools.
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Title: Sr Hardware Validation & Automation Engineer
Company: SmartSense by Digi
Location: Boston, USA
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