# Hardware Test Engineer at Hark

- Company: Hark
- What the company does: At Hark, we are building the most advanced personal intelligence in the world.
- Company website: https://hark.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Jose
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $120K to $300K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-03-23
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hark/jobs/4193764009
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/hark-hardware-test-engineer/

## About the role

We are looking for a Hardware Test Engineer to build the test infrastructure that ensures our AI-powered devices meet quality, reliability, and performance standards at every stage of development. You will own test strategy from board bring-up through mass production, designing fixtures, writing automation scripts, and defining the criteria that decide whether a product ships.

## What they're looking for

- Education: BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
- Test Automation: Strong Python scripting skills for instrument control (SCPI/VISA), data analysis, and test reporting
- Lab Instrumentation: Expert-level proficiency with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers
- PCB Debugging: Demonstrated ability to bring up and debug complex multi-rail, mixed-signal PCBAs
- Manufacturing: Experience deploying test systems at contract manufacturers and supporting production ramp

Tags: Hardware Engineering