Hardware Engineer 3 – Electrical Validation & Testing

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Hardware Engineer 3 – Electrical Validation & Testing

Onsite (5 days a week): Sunnyvale, CA

Relocation is not available for this position

We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Engineer to join our New Product Introduction (NPI) team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with hardware design, ODM partners, software, and manufacturing teams to define and execute test strategies for next-generation networking products. You will play a critical role in ensuring products meet IEEE 802.3 standards and are ready for successful production release.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, ODM, manufacturing) to define and execute product test strategies

• Develop and implement system- and board-level test plans for new hardware platforms

• Perform electrical validation and compliance testing against IEEE 802.3 standards (optical and copper interfaces)

• Design and set up complex test environments, including stress and worst-case scenario testing

• Execute EDVT (Engineering Design Verification Testing), document results, and debug issues to resolution

• Perform bring-up, debugging, and bench-level repair of engineering prototypes

• Identify and evaluate test equipment and architectures required for new product validation

• Conduct signal integrity and performance measurements (e.g., eye diagrams, jitter, return loss, voltage metrics)

• Support HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing) at external labs as needed

• Collaborate with ODM partners to review and approve test strategies, plans, and results

• Communicate test progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders at all levels

• Drive continuous improvement of test processes, tools, and best practices

• Evaluate technical readiness and ensure zero design defects prior to manufacturing release

Basic Qualifications

• MSEE/CS with 3–5 years of experience, or BSEE/CS with 5–7+ years of experience

• Hands-on experience testing networking products and L2/L3 protocols

• Minimum 3 years of experience with IEEE 802.3 standards, including:

  • Optical transceivers and RJ45 MagJack interfaces

  • Speeds from 10/100/1000 to 400G

  • Test methodologies such as eye mask, jitter, CMOV, return loss, differential output voltage, and output droop

• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in hardware validation environments

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IEEE 802.3 validation and high-speed interface testing

• CCNA or CCNP certification

• Deep expertise in signal integrity for copper and fiber Ethernet interfaces

• Proven experience as a technical lead or subject matter expert in hardware validation

Additional Information

• Travel: Up to 5%

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