Hardware Signal Quality Test Engineer

The role

You will establish and grow local validation capability for Oura Ring sensors in San Francisco. You will execute hands-on testing, analyze sensor data, and contribute to hardware validation projects.

What you will do

• Contribute to sensor validation cycles for next-generation hardware products.
• Execute defined test activities and evaluate signal quality across sensor domains.
• Contribute to test planning and adapt test methods and tools.
• Analyze sensor data and performance using Python.
• Conduct hands-on testing in the lab and real-world field environments.
• Identify unexpected behavior and support root-cause investigations.
• Deliver data-driven reports and findings to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Contribute to improvements in test capabilities, documentation, automation, and reporting.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of relevant hands-on experience in sensor testing, hardware validation, laboratory measurement, research, or a related engineering environment.
• Working experience with Python for data analysis, test tooling, or automation.
• Basic familiarity with analog or digital signal analysis and processing.
• Basic understanding of electronics, sensors, or embedded systems.
• Innovative mindset with a strong interest in the latest sensor technologies.
• Proactive and diligent with the ability to take ownership of scoped work.
• Strong collaboration skills to work across disciplines and time zones.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and an analytical approach.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel to Oura sites and contract manufacturing facilities as needed.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of human physiology and physiological signals.
• Experience with electronics and implementing different test fixtures.
• Background in hardware testing and debugging, including software interfaces.
• Familiarity with regulatory testing processes for medical or other wearable devices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
• An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
• 20 days of paid time off
• 13 paid holidays
• 8 days of flexible wellness time off
• Paid sick leave
• Parental leave

Before you apply

• Not considering candidates residing in Alaska (AK), Arkansas (AR), Delaware (DE), Iowa (IA), Mississippi (MS), Missouri (MO), Nebraska (NE), Oklahoma (OK), Rhode Island (RI), South Dakota (SD), Vermon

About the company

ŌURA helps its global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. The company is a quickly growing organization focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives.