Electrical Validation Engineer - Camera Hardware

netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.); Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Cupertino is seeking an Electrical Validation Engineer for a 12-month contract. This role involves evaluating new camera technology and defining validation plans. Qualified candidates should have experience in embedded systems, RF challenges, and familiarity with scripting languages. Strong teamwork skills are essential for successful collaboration on cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience required.
• Familiarity with EE fundamentals essential.
• Comfortable with embedded systems RF challenges.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new camera technology for RF noise robustness.
• Define electromagnetic validation plans for camera components.
• Interact with teams for performance testing and failure analysis.

Skills

Embedded systems knowledge

Problem-solving skills

RF/coexistence challenges understanding

EE test equipment proficiency

Scripting languages (Python or Matlab)

High-speed interfaces knowledge

Project management

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Cadence

CST or Ansys EM simulation tools

Job description

Overview

The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for the design, development, testing, and innovation of camera hardware for all related Client products. Our target is to deliver superior camera hardware to enable a best-in-class camera user experience.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, high-energy individual who can help us with tomorrow’s challenges.

Position

Job Title: Electrical Validation Engineer - Camera Hardware

Duration: 12-month contract on W2

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new camera technology robustness to RF noise.
• Build up and own RF susceptibility characterization methodology and SOP.
• Define electromagnetic validation plan and test cases for the camera sub-system, modules and components.
• Conduct EM characterization, measure thresholds for failure modes, analyze image data, and provide feedback to the design team for design improvements.
• Interact with cross-functional teams for in-system integration and performance test (e.g., de-sense, co-existence) failure analysis and solution implementation.

Key Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and related RF/coexistence challenges.
• Great EE fundamentals and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with EE test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal generator, etc.).
• Experience with scripting languages, Python or Matlab, for instrumentation automation and data collection/analysis.
• Knowledge of high-speed interfaces (MIPI, LVDS, DisplayPort), power supplies (Linear & switching), and their relationships to de-sense / co-existence.
• Capable of managing multiple projects in parallel.
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Preferred skillset

• Knowledge of image sensors and camera module hardware
• Cellular/Wireless awareness: 5G, LTE, BT, WiFi, UWB, NFC, etc.
• Knowledge of CST or Ansys EM simulation tools
• Proficient user of AutoCAD & Cadence

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or industrial experience equivalent.