Title: Hardware Engineer III

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Duration: 12 months (possible extension to 24 months)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define electrical validation methodologies for PCB and different subsystems by working with system integration EE team and technology teams.
• Define and track detailed test plans for the different modules and top level systems. Validation coverage includes SoC, low speed signal interface (I2C, I2S, PDM...etc), I/O signals, high speed differential interface, electrical performance of subsystems such as optical sensors, microphones, cameras, battery, charger, and RF.
• Drive and execute validation to meet key deadlines and priority goals.
• Own execution, interpretation, and reporting of electrical validation work status and results.
• Keep track of coverage metrics and bugs encountered and fixed
• Support system bring up and debug activities
• Clearly communicate test plans and results

Must-Have Skills

• 3-5 years of experience
• Data analysis and presentation skills
• BA degree, electrical engineering. Masters Preferred
• Familiar with EE bench validation equipment: scope, power supply, DMM, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Basic software skills: familiar with scripting, shell commands, flashing devices, etc.
• Big Tech experience highly preferred (Tesla, Amazon, Microsoft) Or chip company.

Nice-to-have Skills

• EE fundamentals: ADC, Op-amp, noise, power regulators, etc.
• RF knowledge
• SW coding skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of Electrical System Verification for consumer electronics
• Experience with definition of validation test plans
• Experience owning significant areas of electrical validation
• Experience executing electrical validation on the bench. Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMM, e-load, power supply, power analyzer, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, and temp chamber.
• Understanding of board schematics and board layout. Ability to find proper probe locations and identify potential points of failure in the DUT.
• Knowledge of C#, Python, and LabView for data processing and automation.
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Self-motivated and team player

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Board and system level validation and debugging experience
• FW verification experience
• System and Subsystem power verification.
• C#, Python, and LabView development experience
• Experience with VNA and ENA, logic analyzer, signal analyzer, battery simulator, data acquisition device (DAQ).
• Masters in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Surrounding team & key projects

• Reality lab Group
• AR/Wearable projects
• Work on EE Validation tasks in the lab
• Work with EE/SW team on design experiment or debugging
• Work on interesting user-studies and assist data analysis
• Experience with mobile technology (smartphone, watches, AR/VR etc)

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE ® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at:

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