Job Description

We are seeking an entry‑level Hardware Engineer to support product testing and prototype development within the Arlo Smart Home Device team. The role involves hands‑on lab work, test execution, and maintenance of the hardware engineering lab in Carlsbad, CA.

Responsibilities

• Participate in product testing under engineering supervision, including manual bench testing and automated testing via test scripts.
• Verify battery charging & discharging, EMI coexistence, audio, and other diverse tests.
• Generate clear test and data reports for engineering colleagues.
• Support R&D teams with prototype modifications such as cabling/wiring, SMT component replacement, PCB trace adjustments, or mechanical part changes.
• Maintain the Hardware Engineering Lab, keeping it organized, maintaining equipment, and ordering supplies.

Qualifications

• Experience performing measurements with bench‑top equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, power analyzers).
• Proficiency in compiling test data reports using Excel or similar tools.
• Experience with test scripting in Python.
• Ability to interpret schematics and board layout documentation during product testing.
• Comfortable with fine‑pitch SMT soldering/rework and cabling.
• Education: BSEE or Associate Degree in Electronics.

Location & Contract

Carlsbad, CA – Full Time, 12‑Month Fixed Term

Compensation

Open range: USD$75,000–90,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

EEO Statement

Arlo is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We value inclusion and are committed to a harassment‑free workplace. We do not discriminate based on any legally protected status, and we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, the Company considers applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

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