Senior Power Validation Engineer: System Bring-Up

Palo Alto Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Hardware Engineer to perform hands-on validation testing for DC/DC, LDO, and load switches, partnering with power and board design teams to ensure reliable power across platforms.

The role emphasizes system-level design, test automation using Python and PyVISA, and root-cause analysis of power issues. 2–3 years in power validation or power electronics is required; BS/MS in Electrical Engineering is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience with lab instrumentation and measurements for power validation.
• Familiarity with DC/DC topologies, LDOs and power delivery systems.
• Hands-on testing and debugging of hardware–software interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Board level power design: propose power solutions for CPU subsystems and networks; generate sample schematics and review layouts.
• System validation testing: execute validation plans for DC/DC converters.
• Test automation: write scripts for lab automation using Python and PyVISA; leverage AI for data analysis.
• Root cause analysis: troubleshoot transient response, stability and thermal issues.

Skills

VNA

Oscilloscopes

DMM

Power supplies

Python

Test Automation

Instrument control

PyVISA

Education

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Keysight N6705 DC Power Analyzer

Job description

Palo Alto Networks in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Hardware Engineer to perform hands-on validation testing for DC/DC, LDO, and load switches, partnering with power and board design teams to ensure reliable power across platforms.

The role emphasizes system-level design, test automation using Python and PyVISA, and root-cause analysis of power issues. 2–3 years in power validation or power electronics is required; BS/MS in Electrical Engineering is expected.