ZMicro is seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineering Test Technician to join our team in San Diego, CA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Design Verification Testing (DVT), functional verification, and environmental qualification testing of electronic systems. This position plays a key role in validating ruggedized servers, display systems, and embedded computing products by developing test plans, executing test programs, and identifying design issues throughout the product development cycle.
Key Competencies:
- Test plan development
- Root cause analysis
- Technical documentation
- Environmental Qualification Testing
- Requirements verification and traceability
- Functional testing
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
As a key member of our Engineering Test team, you’ll:
- Create and execute functional verification test plans to test hardware, firmware, and system-level performance.
- Perform Design Verification Testing (DVT) on servers, display systems, and embedded computing products.
- Conduct and support environmental testing in accordance with military and industry standards.
- Set up and conduct environmental testing, including temperature, humidity, vibration, shock, altitude, thermal cycling, and transportation simulations per MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and DO-160, on-site and at third-party labs located in Southern California.
- Configure test setups, operate laboratory equipment, and collect and analyze test data.
- Troubleshoot hardware and system-level issues, perform root cause analysis, and document findings.
- Generate test procedures, reports, and other verification documentation.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to verify requirements, evaluate design changes, and validate corrective actions.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience performing verification, validation, and environmental testing of electronic systems.
- Experience developing test plans and procedures for functional and environmental verification
- Experience with ruggedized military, aerospace, or industrial computing systems.
- Knowledge of military standards and related qualification standards.
- Experience testing servers, displays, networking equipment, storage systems, and embedded electronics.
- Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
- IPC solder certification is a plus.
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Design Verification Testing (DVT) and requirements-based verification.
- Hands-on experience with environmental testing per military standards.
- Proficiency with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, data acquisition systems, environmental chambers, and vibration equipment.
- Solid writing and documentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality results.
As a leader in our industry, we pride ourselves not only on the exceptional quality of our products but also on our commitment to fostering a balanced work-life environment. At ZMicro, you’ll find a culture that values teamwork, collaboration, and flexibility. Join us in making a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career with ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Salary Range: $60,000 – $80,000 annually
TO APPLY: Please submit your resume to [email protected].
Zmicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Zmicro does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
