Senior Test and Validation Engineer – Embedded/Hardware Engineering

About Us

Butlr is on a mission to make the built environment people-aware. We live and work in houses and buildings that aren't aware of their inhabitants. We heat and cool spaces when no one is in them, clean areas that haven't been used, and lease office space that no one is using. Our vision is to enable smarter buildings and increase the quality of life while respecting privacy. 

Spun out of the MIT Media Lab in 2019 with offices in Silicon Valley and Boston, Butlr was founded by Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneurs Honghao Deng and Jiani Zeng. Butlr pioneers in space occupancy and people sensing technologies and delivers rich spatial intelligence for workplace, retail, and healthcare use cases. We help customers revolutionize the way they operate in human-centric environments, ensuring efficiency and productivity at every step.

We are backed by top venture capital institutions and strategic investors such as Foundry Group, Tiger Global, Qualcomm Ventures, E14 Fund, and Carrier, among others. We are recognized as one of Fast Company's "2024 Most Innovative Companies", Inc. Magazine's "2023 Best in Business'' (AI & Data Category), World Economic Forum's Top Innovator in YES San Francisco Challenge, among other awards/recognitions. We operate with top occupiers, landlords, care facilities, and service providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. We pride ourselves in providing exceptional solutions and service to numerous prestigious customers, tech giants, and world's largest conglomerates and brands.

We are hiring talented and passionate people to join our team to help us continue our rapid growth. 

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Test and Validation Engineer to join our hardware engineering team. The ideal candidate will ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of embedded systems and hardware products through comprehensive testing methodologies. This role is integral to maintaining our commitment to delivering cutting-edge high quality products to our customers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in testing embedded systems and hardware products, specifically IoT devices
• Proven experience with embedded debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
• Familiarity with RF testing methodologies and equipment
• Familiarity with different sensor technologies and calibration methods
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, C/C++) for automation
• Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN)
• Expertise in networking, communication protocol test and debug for WiFi, Cellular, BLE, Zigbee technologies
• Excellent skillset in drafting detailed test plans that are easy for technicians to follow, and maintaining clear and concise documentation of test plans, test cases, test results, and defect reports
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Bonus Qualifications:

• Knowledge of PCB testing and design validation
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
• Experience with thermal testing and simulations
• Prior experience working with vendors outside of the US (e.g., China), contractors, and 3rd party testing labs
• Ability to build test racks and automation systems for testing large volumes of devices

Responsibilities:

• Test Planning and Strategy:
• Develop and document test plans, test cases, and test scripts for embedded systems, sensing systems and hardware products based on design specifications and requirements
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to understand product architecture and features
• Test Execution:
• Conduct functional, integration, system, and regression testing on embedded hardware and firmware
• Perform hardware validation and verification tests, including, power consumption, thermal performance, antenna range measurements
• Automation and Tools Development:
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test setups by developing scripting languages
• Identify, document, and track issues using bug tracking tools
• Work closely with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve hardware and firmware issues
• Compliance and Standards:
• Ensure products meet industry standards, safety, and regulatory requirements (e.g., UL, FCC, CE)
• Support environmental and reliability testing (e.g., vibration, shock, and environmental stress screening) and co-ordinate with third party labs
• Continuous Improvement:
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance product quality and testing efficiency
• Stay updated on the latest tools, techniques, and trends in QA for embedded and hardware engineering

If you are passionate about quality assurance and testing in the embedded and hardware domain, we encourage you to apply!

Salary: $140k - $170k

Benefits:

• World-class team with low ego
• A work environment that is flexible
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible time off
• Professional development opportunities

Why working at Butlr is great!

We are building a culture that puts people first! We’re a team of engaging, motivated, and intelligent problem-solvers who are committed to making an impact. We believe in fostering a culture of healthy work-life balance, and we encourage an inviting, collaborative, fun work environment.

Butlr is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply!

Disclaimers

Butlr provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.