Hardware Validation Engineer – Linux & Board Bring‑up

Simple Solutions; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Simple Solutions in Santa Clara, CA, is hiring a Hardware Testing Engineer to join our backend hardware lab. You will assemble, test, and validate server systems, connect scopes, and perform board bring-up under a variety of shifts.

The role requires 2+ years in electronic/testing labs, Linux proficiency, and strong debugging skills. OT and weekend coverage may be required. This position offers a competitive salary in the $80k–$95k range and opportunities to work on advanced computing platforms.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Certification, Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in related field (or equivalent experience).
• Min 2+ years of hands-on experience in an electronic or testing lab in silicon bring up, board-level design/validation, or system design/validation.
• Fundamental knowledge of computing architectures and relevant hands-on hardware/software debug experience.
• Experience with Linux command line operation.
• Solid system-level debugging experience & familiarity with board bring-up and customer support.
• Good attention to detail and clear written and verbal communications.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, build, and install bench top development platforms and large server systems.
• Prepare boards for detailed solder reworks to be completed by another lab.
• Connect oscilloscope probes to boards and collect signal waveform data.
• Perform mechanical reworks involving power tools such as a Dremel.
• Run system tests and report results; screen modules and boards as part of validation and debug.
• Support lab shipping & receiving logistics and manage inventory of equipment and materials.
• Maintain and organize the lab equipment for efficiency and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Linux

Networking

Debugging

Systems thinking

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Oscilloscope

Lab test equipment

Job description

Simple Solutions in Santa Clara, CA, is hiring a Hardware Testing Engineer to join our backend hardware lab. You will assemble, test, and validate server systems, connect scopes, and perform board bring-up under a variety of shifts.

The role requires 2+ years in electronic/testing labs, Linux proficiency, and strong debugging skills. OT and weekend coverage may be required. This position offers a competitive salary in the $80k–$95k range and opportunities to work on advanced computing platforms.