Hardware Validation Engineer – Embedded Systems & Bring-Up

Supply Chain Resources Group, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SCRG is seeking an Electrical Hardware Engineer - System Validation in San Jose, CA, to join a dynamic client team. You will drive system-level bring-up, debug, and validation of new hardware across fast-paced projects, while designing boards with OrCAD/Cadence and automating tests.

You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering partners, analyze issues, and report progress to SCRG leadership. This hybrid role in San Jose offers hands-on hardware exposure and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on hardware bring-up, debug, and testing through industry experience, internships, academic projects, or lab work.
• Working knowledge of microprocessors, embedded systems, and board-level debugging concepts.
• Experience designing boards with OrCAD or Cadence.
• Experience with at least one scripting language (e.g., Python or Perl).
• Ability to analyze technical issues, gather data, and draw conclusions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, can prioritize to meet deadlines, detail-oriented, and collaborative."],
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Responsibilities

• System Bring-Up & Validation: Support system-level bring-up, validation, and debug of new hardware products and components.
• Test Planning & Execution: Develop and execute test plans for upcoming product bring-up activities.
• Debug & Root Cause Analysis: Troubleshoot hardware and system issues, identify root causes, and document findings clearly so the team can act on them.
• Board Design: Design boards using OrCAD or Cadence tools, and bring up boards to specification.
• Test Automation & Scripting: Use scripting to improve test efficiency, automate routine tasks, and support debug workflows.
• Cross-Functional Execution: Collaborate with the client's cross-functional engineering teams to help deliver high-quality products to market.
• Status Reporting & Escalation: Track test results, communicate status, and escalation risks or issues to client and SCRG leadership as needed.

Skills

Bring-Up & Debug

Embedded Systems

Scripting

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

OrCAD

Cadence

Job description

SCRG is seeking an Electrical Hardware Engineer - System Validation in San Jose, CA, to join a dynamic client team. You will drive system-level bring-up, debug, and validation of new hardware across fast-paced projects, while designing boards with OrCAD/Cadence and automating tests.

You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering partners, analyze issues, and report progress to SCRG leadership. This hybrid role in San Jose offers hands-on hardware exposure and growth opportunities.