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Quest Global

Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management

Sensor Validation Engineer

Hardware Validation & TestingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSunnyvale, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or equivalent with formal training in optics.
  • 5–10 years of experience in a system validation role for consumer electronics or a related field.
  • Demonstrated understanding of ambient light sensing and its validation.
  • Proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis using pandas, NumPy, and OpenCV, plus shell/batch scripting.
  • Hands-on experience with ADB and device-level debugging.
  • Ability to define test specifications and select appropriate test equipment.
  • Comfort working across macOS and Windows.
  • Experience in technical documentation and test report generation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to convey complex technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end validation of tamper detection by defining test plans, acceptance criteria, corner cases, and regression coverage.
  • Develop, extend, and maintain Python-based test automation; understand existing scripts and add new capability rather than rebuilding from scratch.
  • Build supporting shell/batch tooling for test setup, device control, data collection, and post-processing.
  • Execute device-level testing using ADB and other on-device instrumentation.
  • Perform optical measurements using industry-standard luminance and lux meters; maintain measurement repeatability and setup calibration.
  • Extend validation scope to other domains such as camera and LED luminance as the program requires.
  • Analyze test data with Python, pandas, NumPy, and OpenCV, and generate reports pairing data with interpretation, insights, and clear recommendations.
  • Use AI-assisted tooling to improve validation throughput through test script generation, log and failure triage, anomaly detection in measurement data, and report drafting, while retaining engineering ownership of results and conclusions.
  • Document validation methodology in detail so tests are reproducible across sites and teams.
  • Troubleshoot sensor and optics issues, partnering with hardware, optics, and software teams to narrow down root cause.
  • Specify test specifications and the equipment required for proper validation coverage.

Desired Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with industry-standard luminance and lux meters and optical test benches.
  • Prior experience validating tamper detection, proximity, or capacitive/optical sensing systems.
  • Camera validation experience, including image quality, exposure, or photometric measurement.
  • Experience applying AI-based tools to validation work, including accelerating script development, automating log and failure triage, summarizing large validation datasets, or assisting anomaly detection.
  • A track record of independently finding and adopting new libraries or tools to solve measurement problems.
  • Demonstrated interest in cross-skilling and upskilling across adjacent sensing domains.

About the Company

Quest Global

Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management

QuEST Global provides engineering and lifecycle services across aerospace, automotive, energy, healthcare, and transportation, focusing on digital transformation and asset management. It uses edge computing, cloud, AI/ML, and industrial IoT to deliver tailored engineering solutions through long-term partnerships, service contracts, project-based engagements, and strategic collaborations. It differentiates itself with a broad industry footprint, global delivery model, and emphasis on partnerships, talent development, and workplace culture. Its goal is to help clients improve operational efficiency and drive business growth by transforming engineering processes and assets with digital tools and data-driven management.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding
$581M
Headquarters
Greenville, SC
Founded
1997

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