Hardware Validation Engineer

Barrington James Limited; Delft; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington James Limited is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join their expanding hardware team in Delft. You will test, characterize, validate and debug high-performance electronic hardware at the intersection of high-speed digital, RF, and ultra-low-noise measurement systems.

The role demands deep circuit analysis, experience with automated test frameworks and mastery of lab equipment, with collaboration across design, firmware and software teams to meet requirements.

Qualifications

• 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 analyzers).
• 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.

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

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Analytical skills

Collaborative team player

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Python

Job description

Hardware Engineer

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. This role requires deep expertise in circuit analysis, experience with automated test frameworks and mastery of lab equipment.

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 analyzers, 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