Hardware Systems & Test Engineer Job at Shyld AI, Hayward, CA

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  • Shyld AI
  • Hayward, CA

Job Description

Shyld AI is building Physical AI systems that operate autonomously in hospitals to reduce infections and improve clinical workflows. Our platform combines sensing, embedded systems, AI, and hardware deployed in real clinical environments.

We are looking for a hands-on Hardware Systems & Test Engineer to help us design, test, validate, and deploy reliable hardware systems at scale. This role sits at the intersection of hardware testing, QA, system integration, and field deployment , and will play a critical role in ensuring our devices perform safely and reliably in hospitals.

What You’ll Do

  • Own hardware testing and system-level validation for Shyld AI devices
  • Define and execute hardware QA processes , including incoming inspection, functional testing, and reliability testing
  • Assist with hardware design and bring-up , including schematic reviews, PCB bring-up, and system integration
  • Work closely with suppliers and contract manufacturers , helping manage technical communication, troubleshooting, and design iterations
  • Organize and maintain the hardware lab , including test fixtures, tools, inventory, and documentation
  • Debug and troubleshoot hardware, firmware, and system-level issues in both lab and field environments
  • Evaluate, prototype, and test new sensors and hardware components
  • Support device installations at customer sites , including setup, validation, and troubleshooting in hospital environments
  • Create clear documentation for test procedures, installation workflows, and field learnings

What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in hardware testing, system integration, or hardware engineering
  • Strong experience debugging real hardware systems (not just simulations)
  • Comfortable working across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries
  • Experience with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers
  • Familiarity with embedded systems, sensors, and communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet, etc.)
  • Ability to communicate clearly with suppliers and manufacturing partners
  • Comfortable traveling to customer sites and working hands-on in the field
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and ownership-driven

Nice to Have

  • Experience with medical devices, robotics, or safety-critical systems
  • Exposure to manufacturing, DFM, or production test
  • Experience bringing up new sensors or evaluating hardware components
  • Familiarity with regulated or compliance-driven environments
  • Python or scripting experience for test automation

Why Join Shyld AI

  • Work on real hardware deployed in hospitals , not demos
  • High ownership and direct impact on product reliability and customer success
  • Small, fast-moving team with strong technical depth
  • Opportunity to grow into Technical Operations or Hardware Lead roles over time

Job Tags

Contract work,

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