HW Power Validation Engineer (EE)

Delart; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium PPO and HMO medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Delart is looking for a skilled power validation engineer in Sunnyvale, California, to drive the validation and characterization of power subsystems for consumer electronics. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize power delivery circuit performance and automate testing processes.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience validating power subsystems in consumer electronics.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and executing validation test plans.
• Familiarity with battery management systems and current sense techniques.

Responsibilities

• Validate and optimize power delivery circuits and subsystems.
• Develop and maintain automated frameworks for power measurement.
• Capture and analyze power consumption data.

Skills

Power subsystem validation

Automation using Python

Power measurement techniques

Knowledge of communication protocols

Laboratory equipment proficiency

Debugging and validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Programmable power supplies

DAQ systems

Function generators

Thermal chambers

Job description

Delart is home to a team of world-class engineers and project leaders dedicated to developing the next generation of advanced networking technologies, consumer devices, and innovative technology solutions. Trusted by some of the world’s leading technology companies, we deliver highly scalable, mission-critical solutions that power both consumer and business applications globally. Since our founding in 2017, we have been at the forefront of designing cutting-edge networking, telecommunications, and consumer products, while driving end-to-end project execution and creating transformative technology applications.

About the Job

Drive the validation and characterization of power subsystems for cutting-edge consumer electronics, establishing power measurement strategies and developing robust automation frameworks from early prototype to mass production. Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to ensure power delivery solutions meet stringent KPIs and contribute to the efficient, reliable operation of leading consumer devices.

Responsibilities

• Validate, characterize, and optimize power delivery circuits and subsystems at all stages of product development, from proof-of-concept to OK2Ship.
• Bring up, debug, and validate complex power circuitry on prototype hardware platforms.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain automated frameworks for power measurement and test case execution, with a strong focus on Python-based automation.
• Capture and analyze power consumption data across diverse usage scenarios, identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Execute comprehensive validation test plans, reporting findings and tracking issues using industry-standard bug tracking systems.
• Perform root cause analysis for power, SoC/memory, and mixed-signal component issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Generate, maintain, and continuously improve validation test plans, reports, and detailed test instructions.
• Interface with Power and Performance architects, hardware and software engineers, and manufacturing to support mass production readiness and sustained product performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience validating power subsystems in consumer electronics.
• Proficient with laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, programmable power supplies, electronic loads, DAQ systems, function generators, and thermal chambers.
• In-depth knowledge of voltage regulators, including Buck and Boost converters, LDOs, load switches, and fuel gauges.
• Practical experience with board-level SoC power rails and embedded power management concepts.
• Strong grasp of communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART; able to debug/interact with hardware over these interfaces.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience designing and executing power validation test plans.
• 3+ years experience automating hardware validation using Python (including test framework development and integration).
• Familiarity with ADB; shell scripting experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with battery management systems, power profiling tools, and current sense techniques at the board/system level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of automated test equipment integration (e.g., GPIB, VISA, remote instrument control libraries in Python).
• Experience validating power in high-volume mass production settings and shipping consumer devices.
• Background in SoC/PMIC power domain mapping, rail sequencing, and power-related system-level debugging.
• Experience generating KPIs and comprehensive validation reports for power consumption and efficiency.

Compensation

CA Base Pay: $130,000 USD - $175,000 USD

Benefits

Delart provides competitive benefits and compensation across all regions where we operate. In the United States, our benefits package includes premium PPO and HMO medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA), life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, a company-matched 401(k) plan, and a generous paid time off policy.

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