Platform Hardware Validation Engineer - PCIe & Power

Arke; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Arke is seeking a Platform Hardware Validation Engineer in San Jose, CA to verify hardware platforms and PCB assemblies against engineering requirements. The role focuses on electrical performance, high-speed interfaces, and robust system behavior across development stages.

You will conduct laboratory measurements, perform DoE-based investigations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable power and signal integrity.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in hardware validation, board-level testing, and electronic system debugging.
• Solid knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity concepts with hands-on measurement.
• Experience validating interfaces like PCIe and I2C.

Responsibilities

• Verify hardware platforms and PCB assemblies against requirements.
• Conduct lab testing for electrical performance and platform stability.
• Execute DoE plans to isolate issues and validate design changes.
• Assess power architecture, sequencing, and transient response.

Skills

Hardware validation

Board-level testing

Signal integrity

Power integrity

PCIe

I2C

Python

MATLAB

Scripting/automation

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Programmable power supplies

Job description

Arke is seeking a Platform Hardware Validation Engineer in San Jose, CA to verify hardware platforms and PCB assemblies against engineering requirements. The role focuses on electrical performance, high-speed interfaces, and robust system behavior across development stages.

You will conduct laboratory measurements, perform DoE-based investigations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable power and signal integrity.