Networking Hardware Validation Engineer - NPI

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company in; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Hardware Engineer 3 for Electrical Validation & Testing within the New Product Introduction team. You will collaborate with hardware design, ODM partners, software and manufacturing to define and execute robust test strategies for next-generation networking products, ensuring quality before production releases.

The role emphasizes EDVT, bring-up, debugging, and bench-level repair of engineering prototypes, with strong focus on high-speed

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience testing networking products and L2/L3 protocols.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in hardware validation environments.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in NPI/test environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams 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 testing.
• Execute EDVT, 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 for new product validation.
• Support HALT at external labs as needed.
• Collaborate with ODM partners to review test strategies and results.
• Communicate test progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of test processes, tools, and best practices.
• Evaluate technical readiness and ensure zero design defects prior to manufacturing release.

Skills

Networking testing

L2/L3 protocols

Debugging hardware

Education

MSEE/CS with 3-5 years or BSEE/CS with 5-7+ years

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Hardware Engineer 3 for Electrical Validation & Testing within the New Product Introduction team. You will collaborate with hardware design, ODM partners, software and manufacturing to define and execute robust test strategies for next-generation networking products, ensuring quality before production releases.

The role emphasizes EDVT, bring-up, debugging, and bench-level repair of engineering prototypes, with strong focus on high-speed