Lead a test team to create and execute plans for multimedia hardware and software testing, ensuring compliance and resolving product failures.
Broadata Communications, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held California-based corporation. BCI is a leading and innovative company specializing in the development of market-driven products for the transmission of digital multimedia (video, audio, and data) over fiber.
Many of BCI's clients are world leaders in their industries, which span a wide variety of industry segments including entertainment, broadcast, medical, professional audio/video, house of worship, education, government, military, and transportation.
We are looking for a hands-on Lead Video Test Engineer.
This is a hands-on position. This is NOT a remote or hybrid position. Veterans welcome!
BASIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Broadata Communications, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held California-based corporation. BCI is a leading and innovative company specializing in the development of market-driven products for the transmission of digital multimedia (video, audio, and data) over fiber.
Many of BCI's clients are world leaders in their industries, which span a wide variety of industry segments including entertainment, broadcast, medical, professional audio/video, house of worship, education, government, military, and transportation.
We are looking for a hands-on Lead Video Test Engineer.
This is a hands-on position. This is NOT a remote or hybrid position. Veterans welcome!
BASIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead a test team to collaboratively generate test plans, test cases, and plans and schedules; manage test execution; identify and communicate conflicting priorities; and write formal documentation for multimedia hardware, firmware & software products
- As part of a test and verification team, work hands-on individually and lead other testers to support development and project engineers, program managers, Manufacturing and Sales teams, and our customers on the design, development, troubleshooting, testing, release, and sustaining of BCI and third-party hardware, firmware & software used in high-performance digital multimedia products.
- Test, verify and validate product hardware, firmware & software, including planning, scheduling, executing, and documenting test results, using both manual and automated testing as needed.
- Design, perform and document formal Validation and Verification testing, including interoperability, emissions, safety, environmental, accelerated life cycle testing, etc., pursuant to compliance certification to 60601.
- Resolve product failures by analyzing failure reports, devising and executing experiments to reproduce one or more failure modes, and systematically localizing root cause(s).
- Design and develop product and system test and verification plans, methods, processes, fixtures, automated test jigs, scripts, and demo and test systems.
- Document and analyze test results to generate detailed test reports for both internal and external review and stakeholders.
- Create schedules and task breakdowns for all test activities and meet all required deadlines.
- Generate and review technical content for internal and external documentation such as datasheets, user manuals, test methods and processes, etc.
- Contribute to management and organization of common and dedicated lab work benches, storage, mechanical tools, 3D printers, and electronics tools and supplies.
- Job responsibilities within our organization are dynamic. This may not be a complete list of duties. Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned by your supervisor or upper management.
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.
- 10 years of experience designing and/or testing multimedia hardware and systems.
- Hands-on, demonstrable experience and solid working knowledge of most or all of:
- Multimedia test equipment such as Quantum Data, Audio Precision, PHABRIX
- Standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc.
- Basic Python to understand and modify complex scripts and write simple scripts
- Experience with bug scrubbing, bug tracking, and bug tracking software
- Building test units, harnesses, and jigs using mechanical and electronic assembly
- Multidisciplinary bring-up and debugging techniques and approaches
- PC (Windows/Linux) and Ethernet network/ IP network setup and configuration
- Fluent in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- High speed video interfaces and protocols (composite to 4K60, HDMI/DP/DVI, SDI, SDVOE, streaming, color spaces, standards and temperatures, and timing & synchronization).
- Strong Electrical Engineering background with ability to fluently read, understand, create and edit multimedia PCB schematics, with basic FPGA/SoC/processor and memory system knowledge, familiarity with power subsystems including linear and switching topologies, and a practical understanding of high-speed serial interfaces.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team to identify root cause of complex system problems, for both internally reported failures as well as customer RMAs, using Ishikawa/fishbone analysis to find effective, practical solutions quickly.
- Detail-oriented effective communicator with excellent customer-ready documentation and communication skills and ability to develop, use, and socialize document templates to streamline processes.
- Ability to provide completion time estimates and schedules for a given set of test requirements and multiple team members.
- Ability to work with very little supervision, prioritize between multiple tasks, meet aggressive deadlines, and work extended hours (as needed).
- Willingness and demonstrated ability to self-learn and work in new technology domains.
- Highly self-motivated.
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- 401(k) with company match (100% of the first 4% in eligible compensation)
- Flexible Spending Account
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- 1 Week sick pay
- 10 company holidays
- Group life insurance
- $110,000 - $140,000 annual base salary
Top Skills
Audio Precision
Logic Analyzers
MS Office
Multimedia Test Equipment
Oscilloscopes
Phabrix
Python
Quantum Data
Signal Analyzers
Signal Generators
Spectrum Analyzers
Broadata Communications, Inc. Torrance, California, USA Office
2545 W. 237th St., Suite K, Torrance, California, United States, 90505
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