Hardware Validation Engineer: Prototyping & Test Automation

Synopsys Inc; Porto Salvo; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness programs

Financial benefits

Job summary

Synopsys Inc. in Lisbon, Portugal, is seeking a Validation Engineer to execute system-level tests on hardware prototypes and operate lab instrumentation. You will work with analog/digital circuits, read schematics, and develop scripts to automate tests.

You will contribute to product quality by analyzing measurements, debugging issues, and documenting results. A 2-year lab experience (or MSc) is expected, with a focus on reliability and process discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline with 2 years of experience, or Master’s degree.
• Hands-on experience with electronics test and measurement equipment in a lab setting.
• Ability to read and interpret board schematics and PCB layouts.
• Scripting or programming in Python, C/C++, or MATLAB for test automation and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a methodical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Execute system level validation tests on hardware prototypes, following established test plans and specifications.
• Set up and operate lab instrumentation including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, BER testers, and network analyzers to characterize circuit performance.
• Work with board schematics and layouts to understand test points and constraints relevant to measurements.
• Debug hardware issues by analyzing test data and iterating on test configurations to isolate root causes.
• Develop test automation scripts using Python, C/C++, or MATLAB to improve efficiency and repeatability.
• Document test procedures, results, and findings in clear reports to support design decisions and product releases.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of validation processes, test coverage, and lab infrastructure.

Skills

Lab validation experience

Schematic reading

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

Verilog/VHDL

FPGA tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Bit error rate testers

Network analyzers

Jenkins

Job description

Synopsys Inc. in Lisbon, Portugal, is seeking a Validation Engineer to execute system-level tests on hardware prototypes and operate lab instrumentation. You will work with analog/digital circuits, read schematics, and develop scripts to automate tests.

You will contribute to product quality by analyzing measurements, debugging issues, and documenting results. A 2-year lab experience (or MSc) is expected, with a focus on reliability and process discipline.