Principal Product and Test Engineer

About Claros

Claros enables Grid-to-Chip power infrastructure solutions for next generation Data Centers.  Our mission is to transform power management to meet the global energy demand created by big data, artificial intelligence and ML.  Through our innovative power delivery platform, our technology helps next generation data centers implement and operate server platforms that identify, control, and optimize power and energy management systems to meet real-world end user demands. We serve government and commercial customers.

About The Team

We are open-minded, fast paced, problem solvers that value open dialogue and candor. Our passion is to challenge the status-quo and we embrace transformational thinking.  Our response is never “no, but….” instead “yes, if….”.  We are mindful of our personal and organizational blinders and try to build an environment where our team members are At Their Best.

Location: Minimum of 3 days a week in the office in Torrance, CA.  

About The Role

We’re seeking a Director of Product and Test Engineering to lead the transition of our hardware platforms from validated prototypes to scalable, production-ready products. This role spans silicon (IVR). Secondarily an applicability of skill sets will be applied towards system-level hardware targeting next generational power solutions. You'll own the path from lab to fab—including qualification, manufacturability, integration, and deployment—and work cross-functionally to drive programs from early pilot to volume rollout. 

What You Will Do

• Lead the product development and NPI lifecycle across both IVR and Power hardware platforms.
• Coordinate DFx, qualification, and test strategy for silicon and system-level builds.
• Build structured handoff processes from engineering to manufacturing: BOMs, specs, validation plans, and release documentation.
• Oversee early builds, customer samples, and production ramps across internal and external partners.
• Manage relationships with foundries, OSATs, board manufacturers, and contract manufacturers.
• Drive execution across manufacturing readiness, test infrastructure, and supply chain coordination.
• Ensure operational alignment with go-to-market, customer integration, and support teams.

What You Bring

5+ years in the semiconductor industry, with a proven track record in product development, hardware productization or manufacturing.

• Deep experience with both silicon (semiconductor) and system-level hardware.
• Proven track record of taking hardware from prototypes to volume production.
• Experience cross-functional hardware programs and driving product launches.
• Experience in test infrastructure, supply chain coordination, and managing pilot to production ramp-ups.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration with engineering, supply chain, GTM (go-to-market), and customer integration teams.
• Ability to lead and communicate across internal teams and external partners.

What We Offer

• Career track opportunity with potential for rapid advancement with strong performance as the firm grows.   
• 100% employer paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.  
• Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay.  
• Unlimited PTO, with management approval.  
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.  
• Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives available. 

Salary Range: $160k-$200k.  This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience, skills, and other factors.