Hardware System Validation Electrical Engineer

Pay Range: $49.49hr - $52.24hr

Job Overview:

Responsible for CPU/APU client system hardware design, simulation, bring-up, debug, and validation across internal and external platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Review schematics and board layouts, run board-level simulations, analyze simulation results, identify issues, and provide design feedback.
• Maintain test hardware and infrastructure across multiple mobile, desktop, and workstation systems.
• Perform system-level hardware debug and analyze validation and test failures.
• Ensure systems are up to date, execute test plans, track results, and troubleshoot issues quickly to minimize downtime.
• Document results and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve hardware issues.

Preferred Experience:

• Ability to read and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and technical specifications.
• Solid understanding of x86 PC architecture, including memory, PCIe, USB, SATA, Ethernet, processors, and chipsets.
• Hands-on experience with PC hardware installation, BIOS configuration, device drivers, and system troubleshooting.
• Experience with Windows and Linux, including Linux command-line operation and automation.
• Hands-on lab experience with signal integrity and high-speed digital concepts, including jitter, eye diagrams, transmission-line theory, and oscilloscope measurements.
• Experience with engineering simulation tools and simulation data analysis; memory and/or PCIe simulation experience is a plus.
• Strong hardware debugging, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively across teams and adapt quickly to new tools and technologies.

Academic Credentials:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 2–4 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience.