Hardware Engineer 3 – Electrical Validation & Testing

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP seeks a Hardware Engineer 3 for Electrical Validation & Testing in Sunnyvale, CA. You will work with cross‑functional teams to define and execute test strategies for next‑generation networking hardware and ensure readiness for production release.

You will perform EDVT, bring-up, debugging, and bench‑level repair on engineering prototypes, while collaborating with ODM partners to validate designs and test coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of hardware engineering experience in validation/testing.
• Experience with networking product test and L2/L3 protocols.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hardware, software, ODM, and manufacturing teams to define and execute test strategies.
• Develop and implement system- and board-level test plans for new hardware platforms.
• Design and set up complex test environments, including stress and worst-case testing.
• Execute EDVT, document results, and debug issues to resolution.
• Bring-up, debugging, and bench-level repair of engineering prototypes.
• Collaborate with ODM partners to review test strategies, plans, and results.
• Communicate test progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders at all levels.
• Drive continuous improvement of test processes, tools, and best practices.

Skills

Networking protocols

Hardware validation

Debugging

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Education

MSEE/CS or BSEE/CS

Tools

Test equipment

EDVT/HALT experience

Job description

## Hardware Engineer 3 – Electrical Validation & TestingApplylocations: Sunnyvale, California, United States of Americatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 1210436Hardware Engineer 3 – Electrical Validation & TestingThis role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.**Who We Are:**Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.**Job Description:****Hardware Engineer 3 – Electrical Validation & Testing****Onsite (5 days a week):** Sunnyvale, CAWe are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Engineer to join our New Product Introduction (NPI) team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with hardware design, ODM partners, software, and manufacturing teams to define and execute test strategies for next-generation networking products. You will play a critical role in ensuring products meet high quality standards and are ready for successful production release.**Key Responsibilities*** Partner with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, ODM, manufacturing) to define and execute product test strategies* Develop and implement system- and board-level test plans for new hardware platforms* Design and set up complex test environments, including stress and worst-case scenario testing* Execute EDVT (Engineering Design Verification Testing), document results, and debug issues to resolution* Perform bring-up, debugging, and bench-level repair of engineering prototypes* Identify and evaluate test equipment and architectures required for new product validation* Support HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing) at external labs as needed* Collaborate with ODM partners to review and approve test strategies, plans, and results* Communicate test progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders at all levels* Drive continuous improvement of test processes, tools, and best practices* Evaluate technical readiness and ensure zero design defects prior to manufacturing release**Basic Qualifications*** MSEE/CS with 3–5 years of experience, or BSEE/CS with 5–7+ years of experience* Hands-on experience testing networking products and L2/L3 protocols* Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in hardware validation environments**Preferred Qualifications*** 5+ years of experience in high-speed L2/L3 switching and router hardware validation testing* CCNA, CCNP or similar certification* Proven experience as a technical lead or subject matter expert in hardware validation**What We Can Offer You:****Health & Wellbeing**We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.**Personal & Professional Development**We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. 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