Hardware Test Engineer

Role: Hardware Test Engineer
Location: Louisville, CO | Full-time | On-site
Compensation: $100k - $130k + Equity (competitive)

About the Role
This is your opportunity to join an innovative AR/defense tech startup as a Hardware Test Engineer. You’ll design, implement, and execute plans to test computer hardware and optical systems, ensuring products meet stringent specifications. If you thrive on hands-on testing, solving complex hardware problems, and collaborating with engineers across disciplines, this is the role for you.

What You Will Do

• Test & Validate Hardware – Develop and execute test plans for hardware and optical systems, debugging issues and ensuring functionality.

• End-to-End Ownership – Own test setups, equipment, and processes, providing actionable results to engineering teams.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work with design engineers, vendors, and partners to maintain high-quality standards.

• Continuous Improvement – Design new test fixtures and tools, implement hardware validations, and improve existing processes.

• Technical Support – Assist technicians and engineering teams in troubleshooting and testing.

• Travel – Up to 10% for supplier or lab visits.

What Will You Bring

• Strong experience in hardware testing, Python, and optical system validation.

• Attention to detail and ability to detect subtle failures or inconsistencies.

• Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate technical results clearly.

• Aptitude for designing and implementing test tools and processes.

• Hands-on problem solver with a bias for action.

Compensation & Perks

• Salary – $100k - $130k

• Equity – competitive

• Visa sponsorship – not available

• Work Policy – on-site, 5 days/week in Louisville

• Benefits – full healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), PTO, parental leave, 401(k), FSA, disability options

Why Join Us?

• Work at the cutting edge of AR and optical systems in a fast-growing, well-funded startup.

• Collaborate with a high-performing team building next-generation training technologies.

• Take ownership of mission-critical hardware testing and see your impact in real-world applications.

• Competitive salary and benefits with equity in a technology-driven environment.