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Salary: USD 123,000 - 154,000 / annual
onX is a high-growth outdoor technology company seeking a Senior Hardware Field Test Engineer to lead the field-testing program for an exciting new connected hardware product designed to complement the onX Hunt app. You will independently manage the end-to-end field-testing program, from test planning and execution through unit allocation and coordination with internal testers and ambassadors.
Key responsibilities include developing and managing field-testing processes that provide visibility into product performance and launch readiness; establishing defect triage and tracking practices; analyzing field-testing results and customer support data to identify patterns and recommend corrective actions; partnering with hardware engineering, software teams, and manufacturing partners to investigate defects and drive resolution; coordinating environmental, durability, and real-world performance testing; developing quality criteria and providing data-informed launch-readiness assessments; identifying testing gaps and technical risks; and continuously improving testing workflows and reporting practices.
You will report to the Director of Connected Devices and work in a distributed company with 400+ employees. onX operates with clear goals and structure while emphasizing individual ownership and autonomy. The role requires proximity to either the Bozeman or Missoula, MT office to support hands-on testing and team collaboration. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 7+ years of experience testing integrated hardware and software products, preferably in consumer electronics or connected devices
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex hardware testing programs, establish effective processes, and deliver results in evolving or ambiguous environments
- Strong experience investigating, prioritizing, and managing defects, with ability to anticipate technical risks and evaluate trade-offs
- Experience partnering across engineering, manufacturing, and other teams to align priorities and drive technical issues toward resolution
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to synthesize field data, identify patterns, and make sound decisions with incomplete information
- Ability to proactively identify opportunities to improve testing practices and strengthen product quality
- Clear written and verbal communication skills to explain technical findings and recommendations to diverse stakeholders
- Ability to thoughtfully explore and apply AI tools to improve workflows while exercising sound judgment
- Permanent US work authorization required
- Ability to travel periodically between Montana offices or other locations as needed
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS (not required):
- Experience testing outdoor or rugged consumer hardware
- Experience working directly with manufacturing partners on product quality issues
- Experience with hands-on field testing and developing quality gates for launch readiness
- Knowledge of cellular networking and connectivity failure testing
- Experience with firmware integration testing
- Experience with test automation for integrated hardware and software products
