Space Power Validation Engineer — Harsh-Environment ICs

Texas Instruments; Bouchard (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments Space Power validates power ICs for space missions, ensuring datasheet specs, margins, and performance across extreme conditions. The Validation Engineer will design tests, build PCBs, and automate data collection to support product qualification.

The role uses Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro X, Python, and NI TestStand to run validation, plus collaboration across design, systems, and quality teams to deliver robust space-ready devices.

Responsibilities

• As a Validation Engineer, you will ensure the product meets its datasheet and VVCM specifications, and correlate device behavior across use-cases and test conditions.
• You will design PCB boards and develop automation software to increase coverage and reduce data collection time.
• You will own validation and characterization activities across radiation-hardened and radiation-tolerant power products, including defining validation plans and schedules.
• Develop reusable tests using Python and NI TestStand to execute plans and collect data at scale.

Job description

Texas Instruments Space Power validates power ICs for space missions, ensuring datasheet specs, margins, and performance across extreme conditions. The Validation Engineer will design tests, build PCBs, and automate data collection to support product qualification.

The role uses Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro X, Python, and NI TestStand to run validation, plus collaboration across design, systems, and quality teams to deliver robust space-ready devices.