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Seek Thermal

Systems and Test Engineer

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In-Office
Goleta, CA, USA
145K-175K Annually
Senior level
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Goleta, CA, USA
145K-175K Annually
Senior level
Lead integration, verification, and test of thermal imaging systems across hardware, firmware, software, optics, and manufacturing. Develop/execute test plans, drive root-cause analysis, design automated and HIL test frameworks, own test coverage and production transition criteria, coordinate environmental qualification, maintain calibration program, and mentor junior engineers.
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Company Description

Join Seek Thermal – See the Unseen. Shape What’s Next.

At Seek Thermal, we’re changing the way the world sees heat. Our innovative thermal imaging technology brings visibility to the unseen, empowering professionals and consumers to measure, detect, and visualize heat — transforming how people work, protect, and explore.

Our products and OEM solutions are trusted by some of the most innovative companies in automotive, security, consumer electronics, and industrial markets. From safety to automation to smart sensing, Seek Thermal technology powers the next generation of intelligent systems that make the world safer, smarter, and more connected.

But technology alone doesn’t drive change — people do. At Seek Thermal, you’ll find great teammates who collaborate, innovate, and care deeply about their work and its impact. We offer a flexible, open environment where ideas thrive, contributions are valued, and you can make a real difference every day.

If you thrive at the intersection of technology and business, and you’re energized by solving complex challenges and driving high-impact results, Seek Thermal is your next move. Join us in building products that save lives, inspire discovery, and redefine what’s possible

 

 

Job Description

SUMMARY:   

As a Systems Test Engineer at Seek Thermal, you will lead the integration, verification, and test of thermal imaging systems—working across hardware, software, firmware, optical, and manufacturing teams to deliver thermal solutions for consumer, industrial, and OEM markets. You will serve as a key quality gate for new products entering manufacturing, own the test infrastructure that validates them, and drive the test strategy from development through production. The Sr. Systems Test Engineer will report directly into the SVP of Engineering.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Develop and execute test plans to validate system performance against established budgets and acceptance criteria (NETD, MTF, latency, throughput); flag risks to engineering leads.
  • Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for system-level failures in development and post-deployment.
  • Design and maintain automated test frameworks and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems.
  • Own test coverage strategy across HW/FW/SW integration layers—regression, stress, and environmental.
  • Author test specifications, reports, and traceability matrices to system requirements and qualification standards.
  • Support technical design reviews with test perspective, requirements traceability, interface definition, and risk input throughout the development cycle.
  • Partner with manufacturing and quality to support prototype-to-production transitions, including production test fixture design, go/no-go criteria, and yield monitoring at the manufacturing line.
  • Coordinate environmental and qualification testing with external labs; review test plans, witness key tests, and disposition results.
  • Oversee test bench calibration program, including equipment schedules and calibration records.
  • Mentor junior engineers in systems and test engineering best practices.

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 

  • Deep knowledge of EO/IR imaging system design and performance metrics (NETD, MTF, FPN); experience operating or building radiometric test benches and applying thermal calibration techniques.
  • Proven experience developing and executing system-level test plans, ATPs, and qualification protocols for electro-optical or sensor-based products, including environmental/reliability campaigns (MIL-STD-810, IEC 60068, UL 1316, NFPA 1801).
  • Proficiency in test automation scripting (Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent); hands-on experience with ATE, frame grabbers, IR analysis software, and custom test fixture design.
  • Ability to work across HW, FW, and SW boundaries—comfortable with serial debug, JTAG, and oscilloscope-level troubleshooting to isolate root causes and drive corrective action.
  • Experience with requirements traceability, structured verification processes (V-model), and statistical test data analysis (Cpk, yield tracking) to support manufacturing readiness.
  • Strong cross-functional communicator with the ability to translate test results into clear, actionable findings for engineering, manufacturing, and leadership audiences.

 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, or related field.
•    •  5+ years of experience in systems integration, test engineering, or electro-optical product verification; experience in a product-focused hardware company or high-growth environment a plus.
•    Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as required by ITAR/EAR export control regulations.
 

Additional Information

 

This is not a remote position 

WHY SEEK THERMAL
- Join a team defining the future of sensing technology
- Work directly with world-class OEMs solving real-world challenges
- Competitive compensation and performance-driven incentives
- Small, agile team with global reach and strong technical depth

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

 

 

 

HQ

Seek Thermal Santa Barbara, California, USA Office

6300 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA, United States, 93117

Seek Thermal Goleta, California, USA Office

Goleta, United States

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