Power Validation Engineer

Delart; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Delart is seeking a Power Validation Engineer to lead power measurement methodologies for wearable consumer devices. You will define tests, validate power circuitry on prototype hardware, and drive automation to capture and report consumption data.

Join a team focused on optimizing battery life and system efficiency across hardware, firmware, and software disciplines, from concept through mass production. This role emphasizes hands‑on validation, debugging, and documentation in a fast‑paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 3+ years validating power subsystems for consumer devices, preferably wearables or mobile electronics.
• Proficiency with Buck/Boost regulators, LDOs, load switches, fuel gauge ICs, SoC power domains.
• Experience creating power validation/test plans and automation strategies.
• Proficient in capturing/analyzing power data with lab equipment like scopes, meters, and loads.
• Strong scripting skills in Python or LabVIEW for automation and data analysis.
• Familiarity with Android OS, Linux kernel, and SoC power architecture fundamentals.
• Understanding of I2C, SPI, UART protocols.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and refine power measurement methodologies for wearable devices from concept to mass production.
• Bring up, debug, and validate power circuitry on prototype hardware with hardware/firmware/software teams.
• Develop and maintain automated frameworks for capturing, analyzing, and reporting power measurements.
• Execute comprehensive power validation test cases across use cases and device states.
• Document validation plans/reports and support root-cause analysis with cross-functional teams.
• Generate and maintain testing instructions and validation artifacts.

Skills

Power measurement

Python scripting

LabVIEW

Wearables validation

Power management

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Electronic loads

Multimeters

Data acquisition units

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

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.

Join a dynamic team focused on delivering industry‑leading wearable devices by driving power measurement methodology development and ensuring robust power validation from concept through mass production. This high‑impact role is central to optimizing device battery life and system efficiency, working across hardware and software disciplines to define, automate, and execute power validation processes that guarantee delivery to key performance indicators.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and refine power measurement methodologies tailored for wearable consumer devices, spanning initial proof‑of‑concept to mass production stages.
• Bring up, debug, and validate power circuitry on prototype hardware, collaborating closely with hardware, firmware, and software engineers.
• Develop and maintain automated frameworks for capturing, analyzing, and reporting power measurements during device validation and testing cycles.
• Execute comprehensive power validation test cases, collecting consumption data across various operational use cases and device states.
• Systematically report validation issues in bug tracking systems and work with cross‑functional teams to drive rapid root‑cause analysis.
• Generate, maintain, and improve documentation, including validation test plans, reports, and detailed instructions for testing.
• Support root cause analysis and debug power, SoC/memory, and peripheral component issues, contributing to continuous improvement in power subsystem performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience validating power subsystems for consumer devices, ideally in wearables or mobile electronics.
• Demonstrated proficiency with key power management components (Buck/Boost regulators, LDOs, load switches, fuel gauge ICs, SoC power domains).
• Experience creating and executing power validation and test plans, including defining use cases and automation strategies.
• Proficient in capturing and analyzing power consumption data using laboratory equipment (multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, data acquisition units).
• Strong scripting skills in Python or LabVIEW for automation and data analysis.
• Familiarity with Android OS, Linux kernel, and SoC power architecture fundamentals.
• Understanding of communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, and UART.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience optimizing and validating power for battery‑operated consumer devices at volume production scale.
• Advanced knowledge of automated test environments, data analytics, or custom tool development to streamline validation workflows.
• Familiarity with firmware and driver‑level power optimizations in embedded systems.
• Exposure to root cause analysis for SoC‑or memory‑related power consumption anomalies.
• Graduate coursework or research in embedded systems, power electronics, or mobile systems architecture.

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.

Join us in shaping the future of technology.

Delart is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace for all employees. We strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.