Hardware Validation Engineer

Barrington James; Delft; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington James partners with a high-growth hardware startup focused on quantum software and hardware for quantum computing. We are seeking a hardware engineer to drive expansion of the next-generation system, testing, validating, and debugging high-performance electronic hardware at the intersection of high-speed digital, RF, and ultra-low-noise measurement.

You will create test plans, bring up new PCBAs, debug prototypes, generate validation reports, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong background in RF circuit design, simulation and measurements.
• Proficiency with lab equipment and Python for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Create test plans based on hardware specifications for characterization and validation measurements.
• Initial board bring-up of new PCBAs
• Debug hardware prototypes, identifying and resolving signal integrity, noise, and performance issues
• Perform characterization and validation measurements of high-speed digital, RF, and low-noise analog PCBAs, ensuring requirements are met
• Collaborate with design, firmware, and software engineers to debug issues, analyze data, and ensure the design meets requirements
• Generate and maintain detailed technical documentation and validation reports
• Act as a mentor and guide supporting junior engineers

Skills

RF circuit design

Digital & analog hardware

High-speed measurement

Python for testing

Signal integrity

Altium Designer

Jira / Agile

Board bring-up

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzer

Altium Designer

Job description

I am partnered with a high growth start up looking to expand their hardware team. This company is focused on the intersection of quantum software and hardware systems for quantum computing.

We are looking for a hardware engineer to play a pivotal role in the expansion to our next generation system. Our R&D team tackles complex challenges, and you will test, characterize, validate and debug high-performance electronic hardware, working at the intersection of high-speed digital, RF, and ultra-low-noise measurement systems.

Key Responsibilities

• You will create test plans based on hardware specifications for characterization and validation measurements
• Initial board bring-up of new PCBAs
• Debug hardware prototypes, identifying and resolving signal integrity, noise, and performance issues
• Perform characterization and validation measurements of high-speed digital, RF, and low-noise analog PCBAs, to ensure all the requirements are met
• Collaborate with design, firmware, and software engineers to debug issues, analyze data, and ensure the design meets requirements`
• Generate and maintain detailed technical documentation and validation reports
• Act as a mentor and guide supporting junior engineers

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Strong background in RF circuit design, simulation and measurements
• Expertise with lab equipment (e.g. Oscilloscopes, Spectrum etc…)
• Proficiency in Python for testing and data analysis
• Ability to debug complex hardware systems at board and system level
• Deep understanding of signal integrity and power integrity principles
• Experience with Altium Designer
• Familiarity with Agile methodology and Jira issue tracking systems
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail
• Highly motivated, proactive, and a collaborative team player