Electrical Engineer – Hardware Validation & Characterization

Axiom Global Technologies; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Global Technologies is seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer with solid skills in hardware validation and testing to advance product development through all stages. The role entails validating electronic designs, testing at high speeds, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, all within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise in hardware validation and test.
• Experience in validating complex electronic designs.
• Collaborative development experience with internal and external teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to hardware development lifecycle including validation and certification.
• Perform detailed testing of electronic systems, including EMC/EMI testing.
• Develop automation scripts for repetitive validation procedures.

Skills

Electrical validation and debugging of high-speed circuits

Proficiency with signal and power integrity concepts

Experience with microcontrollers and communication protocols

Tools

High-speed oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Power analyzers

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Hardware Validation & Characterization

Electrical Engineer – Hardware Validation & Characterization

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We are looking for a hands-on Electrical Engineer with a strong background in hardware validation and test to support product development across the full hardware lifecycle—from concept to release. The role will focus on validating complex electronic designs, executing high-speed signal testing, and contributing to system-level hardware qualification.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the full lifecycle of hardware development including requirements definition, architectural analysis, design, validation, and certification for production readiness.
• Perform detailed testing and validation of electronic systems including power and signal integrity, timing, and thermal behavior.
• Work on board bring-up and debug, including functional and interface-level testing (e.g., PCIe, DDR3/4, USB, SERDES).
• Use a variety of lab equipment such as high-speed oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power analyzers, and signal generators for circuit-level validation.
• Conduct EMC/EMI testing, PDN evaluations, and support system-level compliance activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and project delivery.
• Interpret schematics and layouts using industry-standard tools (e.g., Altium, Valor, GC Preview).
• Develop automation scripts for repetitive validation procedures.

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in electrical validation and debugging of high-speed circuits
• Experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, memory interfaces, and various communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, JTAG)
• Hands-on expertise with signal and power integrity concepts
• Familiarity with industry compliance and certification standards
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve complex hardware issues
• Experience working in a collaborative development environment with internal and external teams

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

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