AI Rack System Integration Test Lead

Celestica Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. is seeking a senior System Integration Test Engineer in Austin, TX to validate and integrate AI compute rack components, ensuring cohesive hardware and software operation.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab racking, test automation, and cross-functional collaboration with design, program management, customers, and vendors to deliver reliable rack solutions. The candidate will lead test strategy, develop plans, and report results, while solving complex issues and documenting

Qualifications

• Experience leading system integration tests for complex rack-based systems.
• Strong knowledge of hardware accelerators, switches, and cooling systems.
• Experience with lab automation and test tooling in AI compute environments.

Responsibilities

• Validate and integrate all rack components including servers, accelerators, switches and power/cooling.
• Lead test strategy, develop plans, and report results to stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Create detailed documentation of procedures, test results, and configurations.

Skills

System integration testing

Test automation

Python scripting

Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu/CentOS)

Troubleshooting hardware & software

Lab hands-on racking

Project management

Communication skills

AI test tooling

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

Jenkins

PCI protocol analyzers

Keysight/Ixia

Spirent

CI/CD

Job description

Celestica Inc. is seeking a senior System Integration Test Engineer in Austin, TX to validate and integrate AI compute rack components, ensuring cohesive hardware and software operation.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab racking, test automation, and cross-functional collaboration with design, program management, customers, and vendors to deliver reliable rack solutions. The candidate will lead test strategy, develop plans, and report results, while solving complex issues and documenting