Staff Electrical Test Engineer, Test and Validation

ALSO.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

One Medical

Fertility benefits

Flexible time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

ALSO. is seeking a Staff Electrical Test Engineer to lead electrical verification and validation for multiple micro-mobility platforms. You will strategize, design, and execute comprehensive validation plans, and build automated test benches for PCBA and module testing.

You will work with hardware design teams, silicon vendors, and external labs to ensure test coverage and reliability across environmental conditions, with a focus on high-quality, scalable validation processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in EE module design verification and validation from prototype to production.
• Experience characterizing complex electronic systems and hardware debugging.
• Knowledge of analog, digital, and power electronics; RF knowledge is a bonus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop EE module validation plans and DVRs.
• Translate requirements into test strategies and coverage plans.
• Design and build automated benchtop test setups for PCBAs and modules.
• Collaborate with hardware design engineers, silicon vendors, and external labs to align on validation criteria.
• Lead data logging, statistical analysis, and RCCA reports for validation and field issues.

Skills

Electrical test engineering

Test automation (Python, LabVIEW, C/C

Hardware debugging

Data analysis

Documentation & DVRs

Probe/measurement planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

DAQs

Power supplies

Python

LabVIEW

C/C++

Job description

About ALSO.

We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.

Staff Electrical Test Engineer, Test and Validation

to help us develop electronics systems for multiple micro-mobility platforms.What You Will DoPlay a key role within the EE Design and Validation teams by strategizing, developing, and executing comprehensive EE module validation plans to ensure high performance, quality, and product reliability.Translate electrical design requirements and schematics into detailed test strategies, verification matrixes, and validation coverage plans.Specify, design, and build automated benchtop test setups and validation equipment for PCBAs, modules, and full system architectures.Work with cross-functional design teams, silicon vendors, and external test labs to align on validation criteria, test coverage, and industry standards.Design custom load boards, breakout fixtures, and measurement interfaces for repeatable, high-precision signal and power measurements. Select critical instruments and components for validation test benches.Perform hands-on electrical characterization, debug design anomalies, and execute root-cause analysis on early-stage prototypes and validation failures.Drive continuous optimization of validation test suites to improve test coverage, measurement accuracy, and execution efficiency.Author formal validation plans, design verification reports (DVRs), and standardized test execution procedures.Partner with hardware design engineers during early architectural stages to drive Design for Testability (DFT) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).Implement automated data logging and statistical analysis to evaluate component margins, stress limits, and parameter drift across environmental conditions.Conduct failure analysis and issue root-cause corrective action (RCCA) reports for validation, qualification, or field-returned failures.Act as the primary technical contact for electrical validation status across design engineering and system integration teams.Present validation progress, risk assessments, and test coverage metrics in program reviews and leadership meetings.

What You Will BringProven track record (5+ years) of planning and executing robust EE module design verification (DVT) and validation programs from prototype stage to production release.Proven track record (5+ years) of characterizing complex electronic systems, with a strong passion for hardware debugging, technical innovation, and continuous learning.In-depth knowledge of analog, digital, power electronics (bonus if familiar with high-speed signals, and RF characterization method).Hands-on expertise with high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, spectrum/vector network analyzers, power supplies, DAQs, and automated test instrumentation.Strong proficiency in test automation languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, C/C++) for controlling instrumentation and automated data analysis.Experience with PCBA bring-up, schematic review, high-density rework/soldering, and board-level failure analysis.Deep familiarity with hardware reliability, environmental qualification, and stress testing (e.g., HALT, HASS, thermal cycling, ESD/EMC compliance).Ability to collaborate effectively in fast-paced, cross-functional, and global engineering teams.Excellent technical writing, data presentation, and communication skills.Prior experience in automotive, consumer electronics, or aerospace industries is a strong plus.

Perks & Benefits

• Robust health coverage — excellent health, dental, and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO, with FSA & HSA options
• One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates
• Rich fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny
• Flexible time off
• 401(k) match

Why ALSO.

Why ALSO.We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.