Principal Product Validation Engineer

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Austin is seeking a Test Engineer to execute product validation across hardware, firmware, and system behavior. You will document results, manage defects, and support lab readiness while collaborating with Development, Systems, and Product Validation teams.

You should have a Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of validation or testing experience, with strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• 2–5 years of validation, testing, system integration, or engineering execution experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute validation tests across functional, performance, environmental, and integration scopes.
• Record results accurately, capture configurations, and flag anomalies and risks promptly.
• Create clear defect reports with logs and reproduction steps; verify fixes.
• Maintain test environments, lab setups, firmware images, and tooling readiness.
• Contribute to test case development and automation to improve coverage.
• Collaborate with Development and Product Validation to drive issue closure.
• Participate in readiness reviews, status reporting, and planning with the Test Lead.

Skills

Test methods

Issue tracking

Validation

Scripting

Lab tools

Cross-functional

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Test Engineer is responsible for executing product validation activities that confirm hardware, firmware, and system behavior meets requirements and customer expectations. This role focuses on disciplined test execution, accurate results capture, effective defect ownership, and contribution to broader validation coverage and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute assigned validation test cases across functional, performance, environmental, integration, or related scopes according to the project plan and test strategy.
• Record test results accurately, capture configurations and evidence, and highlight anomalies, blockers, and risks in a timely manner.
• Create clear, high-quality defect reports with appropriate logs, reproduction details, and supporting data; verify fixes and reopen issues when required.
• Maintain systems under test, lab setups, firmware/OS images, connectivity, tooling readiness, and other environment needs required for successful execution.
• Support creation and refinement of test cases, scripts, and automation contributions where applicable to improve validation efficiency and coverage.
• Work closely with Development, Systems, Product Validation, and related teams to support root cause analysis and closure of product issues.
• Participate in readiness reviews, status reporting, and execution planning with the Test Lead and project team.
• Contribute ideas that improve test methodology, coverage quality, lab efficiency, and team knowledge sharing.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field or equivalent work experience.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in validation, testing, system integration, or engineering execution roles.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of test methodologies, issue tracking, and validation execution practices for hardware and/or firmware products.
• Familiarity with server, storage, networking, BIOS/BMC, or system-level validation is preferred.
• Experience with scripting, test automation, lab tools, or infrastructure management is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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