Hardware Systems Quality Engineer

This is a remote position that can be based in San Jose, CA, Petaluma, CA, or Minneapolis, MN.Calix is seeking a talented and passionate engineer to lead hardware system quality assurance within the hardware development group. This position ensures things don’t fall through the cracks at the boundary between hardware and software integration. The ideal individual has an understanding of both hardware and software design and test. They will be responsible for enumerating all hardware capabilities and establishing a plan to verify proper hardware-software system behavior. This position ensures the hardware-software integration is robust with no defects escaping into the field. The lead will develop custom test hardware, automated test suites and robust diagnostics suites. This position coordinates with multiple organizations within Calix including hardware engineering, software development and test, manufacturing test, customer service and technical assistance.ResponsibilitiesEstablish base hardware-software system requirements.  Collecting from source authors or in some cases authoring the requirements.  Reverse engineering software to establish designed functionalityReview and prioritize functional areas to be evaluatedDetermine necessary equipment and compile a fixed asset planCoordinate with other organizations within Calix to share resources when appropriateParticipate in HW/SW design/code reviews, focusing on DFT and HSQA needs and requirementsContribute to the bring up of new hardware designsParticipate in defining and implementing System Level Remote Diagnostics to help diagnose field issuesEstablish the test plans including white box techniques to stimulate software responseBuild or contract to build custom test hardware as neededBuild or contract to build automated, scripted test environments as neededContribute to overall company regression test capabilityExecute test plans for all hardware in scopeGenerate and track bugs as a result of test plan failures Qualifications5-to-8 years of hardware/software design and/or test experienceBSEE, BSCS or related degreeLinux expertiseEmbedded systems experienceFamiliarity with HW Design documentation – Schematics, Bill of Materials, PCB layout files, etc.Knowledge of embedded systems interface standards (I2C, PMBus, PCIe, USB, Ethernet protocols, etc.)  considered a plusExperience building software tools and test scripts in C/Python, whatever is most appropriate to the taskProficient with gnu tool chain and Software Configuration Management tools such as GitProficient using the Atlassian tool suite – particularly Jira and ConfluenceKnowledge of test debugging and test validationExcellent analytical and integration skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillLocation:Remote - San Jose, California, Petaluma, California, or Plymouth, MinnesotaCompensation will vary based on geographical location (see below) within the United States. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's location of residence and multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, and education.For more information on our benefits click here.There are different ranges applied to specific locations. The average base pay range (or OTE range for sales) in the U.S. for the position is listed below.San Francisco Bay Area Only:125,800.00 - 209,800.00 USD AnnualNational Major Cities plus, CA, CO, NY Metro area:109,400.00 - 182,400.00 USD AnnualRegional plus NY:98,500.00 - 164,200.00 USD Annual