System Validation Engineer

Lyte AI Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible vacation and time-off policy

Job summary

Lyte AI Inc. in Sunnyvale, California is seeking a skilled professional to lead system-level bringup and debug of complex electro-optical hardware. This role requires a solid background in electrical engineering, hands-on lab experience, and the ability to isolate and resolve hardware issues effectively.

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, with opportunities to engage in cutting-edge technologies. The pay range for this role is between $130,000 and $200,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of hands-on lab experience in PCB bringup, system validation, signal/power integrity, or failure analysis.
• Solid understanding of mixed-signal interfaces and the instincts to debug them at the bench.
• Fluent reading schematics, layout files, and datasheets.

Responsibilities

• Lead PCB and system-level bringup, from first power-on through functional validation.
• Isolate failures in complex systems, localizing them to specific components.
• Drive failure analysis on prototype and production units; turn findings into corrective actions.

Skills

Hands-on lab experience

Analog circuit knowledge

Python for test automation

Opto-electronic debug experience

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a hands‑on, lab‑centric person to own system‑level bringup and debug of our electro‑optical hardware – a complex system of mixed‑signal ASICs, photonic modules, DSP chips, and power management ICs. Your core strength: methodically isolating problems and localizing them to a specific component or subsystem. Potential to grow into a module lead role.

What you’ll do

• Lead PCB and system‑level bringup, first power‑on through functional validation
• Isolate failures in a complex system of mixed‑signal ASICs, photonics, DSP chips, and power management ICs, localizing each issue to a specific component or subsystem
• Debug hardware/firmware interactions and analog circuit behavior using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
• Perform signal integrity and power integrity measurements; localize sources of noise and cross‑talk
• Drive failure analysis on prototype and production units; turn findings into corrective actions
• Validate chip‑to‑board communication (I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO)
• Build test plans with clear pass/fail criteria and Python automation for lab and production testing
• Support offshore manufacturing partners on assembly validation, calibration, and production test

Required Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering from a top research university
• 3–6 years of hands‑on lab experience in PCB bringup, system validation, signal/power integrity, or failure analysis
• Solid analog circuit knowledge – bias networks, LDOs, PLLs, ADCs/DACs, mixed‑signal interfaces – and the instincts to debug them at the bench
• Opto‑electronic debug experience: optical power meters, photodetectors, spectrum analyzers
• Python for test automation and data analysis
• Fluent reading schematics, layout files, and datasheets

Preferred Qualifications

• Board‑level work with SiP or ASIC platforms
• Experience with embedded microcontrollers, SoCs, and FPGAs
• Reliability testing (thermal cycling, HALT, HASS); taking products into mass production

Benefits (subject to location and local regulations)

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible vacation and time‑off policy
• Collaborative, fast‑paced, and inclusive work environment
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technologies with a highly cross‑functional team

About Lyte

Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next‑generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit www.lyte.ai

If you’re excited about building impactful technology in a dynamic, hands‑on environment, we’d love to hear from you!

The pay range for this role is: 130,000 - 200,000 USD per year (Bay Area, CA)