Hardware Validation Engineer

Syntronic; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntronic is hiring a Hardware Validation Engineer in Cambridge, MA to drive system bring-up, validation, and qualification across CPU, RAM, NIC, storage, PCIe/NVMe components. You’ll work with low-level interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe) and lab equipment to debug complex issues.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in EE/EC/CE and 2–5 years on hardware validation, with Python/Bash scripting and Linux experience. Collaboration with partners and clear documentation are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Computer Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years in hardware engineering, server platforms, or validation.
• Solid understanding of computer/server architecture and board-level hardware.
• Hands-on hardware bring-up, debugging, validation or qualification.
• Familiar with CPU, RAM/DRAM, NIC, storage and PCIe/NVMe components.
• Knowledge of I²C, SPI, UART, PCIe and NVMe interfaces.
• Experience with Linux and scripting (Python/Bash).
• Good written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate with partners.

Responsibilities

• Review hardware requirements, schematics, layouts, and platform configurations.
• Perform system bring-up, debug and troubleshooting across power, thermal, storage, networking, and management.
• Root-cause analysis of hardware issues and cross-team resolution.
• Develop and execute validation/qualification plans for system components.
• Work with I²C, SPI, UART, PCIe, NVMe interfaces.
• Use lab equipment (oscilloscopes, thermal chambers, networking gear) for testing.
• Develop Python and/or Bash scripts to automate validation and report generation.
• Operate Linux-based systems for validation, troubleshooting, and automation.
• Support networking validation for CDN server infrastructure.
• Collaborate with OEM/ODM partners and suppliers on issues and qualification.
• Document test procedures, results, failures, root causes, and corrective actions.
• Support production and post-deployment issue investigations and improvements.

Skills

Hardware bring-up

Python scripting

Linux systems

Low-level interfaces

Diagnostics equipment

Root-cause analysis

Server hardware

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Electronics / Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Thermal chambers

Job description

$70,000 - $120,000 a year

Hardware Validation Engineer – Cambridge, MA

Responsibilities

• Review hardware requirements, schematics, layouts, and platform configurations
• Perform system bring-up, debug, and troubleshooting across power, thermal, storage, networking, and system management.
• Perform root-cause analysis of hardware issues and collaborate with other teams to resolve problems.
• Develop and execute hardware validation and qualification plans for system and server components including CPU, RAM/DRAM, NICs, storage/NVMe devices, PCIe devices, and other platform components.
• Work with low-level interfaces and protocols such as I²C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and NVMe.
• Use laboratory and diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, thermal chambers, networking equipment, and other hardware debugging tools.
• Develop Python and/or Bash scripts to automate validation activities, collect and analyze test data, parse logs, and generate reports.
• Work with Linux-based systems for hardware validation, troubleshooting, and test automation.
• Support networking and connectivity validation relevant to CDN server infrastructure.
• Collaborate with OEM/ODM partners and component suppliers on technical issues, qualification activities, and validation.
• Document test procedures, results, failures, root causes, and corrective actions.
• Support production and post-deployment issue investigation and provide feedback for future hardware improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in hardware engineering, server platforms, hardware validation, embedded systems, or a similar field.
• Practical understanding of computer/server architecture and board-level hardware.
• Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, debugging, validation, or qualification.
• Good understanding of server components such as CPU, RAM/DRAM, NIC, storage.
• Familiarity with low-level interfaces such as I²C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and NVMe.
• Experience using electronic laboratory and diagnostic equipment.
• Experience with Linux and scripting, preferably Python and/or Bash.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts and server connectivity.
• Understanding of hardware/software interaction.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with external partners, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with CDN, data center, cloud infrastructure, or high-volume server environments.
• Familiarity with Ethernet, high-speed networking, NICs, network troubleshooting, and network traffic testing.
• Experience with PCIe Gen4/Gen5, NVMe, and high-speed server components.
• Experience with BIOS, BMC/OpenBMC, firmware, telemetry, or server management.
• Exposure to thermal validation, signal integrity, power integrity, or system reliability testing.
• Experience developing automated hardware validation frameworks.
• Experience working with EVT/DVT/PVT/NPI or similar hardware development phases.
• Familiarity with server reliability, qualification, and stress-testing methodologies.

What you’ll love about us

• Company Culture – outstanding people and a flexible work environment.
• Career Growth Opportunities – being a design house keeps variety in your work.
• Global Design House – since Syntronic is a global Design House, you will probably work with inteam with engineers from other Syntronic sites (Canada, Sweden, China, Malaysia, Japan).

Who we are

Syntronic provides our customers a complete portfolio of professional services to support their product development including research & development, new product introduction, manufacturing and aftermarket services. We adopt the latest technologies in electronics design and software development with a pool of technically skilled staff around the world. Among our customers and partners are some of the world’s most technically-intensive businesses and organizations. This pushes us forward in designing to satisfy our customers’ needs with a focus on quality, competence, capacity and continuity.

Syntronic has today over 2000 employees in 8 countries.

Syntronic values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact our recruiting team and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.