Hardware Validation Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA • Palo Alto, CA

6h • $110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company that helps clients develop products across industries including aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, electric vehicles, and rail. As part of the global ALTEN Group, it supports projects throughout the product development cycle.

The Hardware Validation Engineer performs PCB and board-level validation, validates quick-turn rework instructions, and plans and executes hardware validation for bi-annual qualification builds. The role reports results and risks to Hardware Design and Reliability teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in hardware validation or bring-up.
• Hands-on laboratory skills with oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters (DMMs), and electronic loads.
• Test planning and reporting skills.
• Comfort with soldering and board rework.

Nice To Haves

• Python scripting.
• Automotive validation experience (DV/PV).
• Experience with CAN tools.

Responsibilities

• Run PCB and board-level validation for MCRs and alternate parts.
• Validate quick-turn rework instructions.
• Plan and run hardware validation for the bi-annual qualification builds.
• Report results and risks to Hardware Design and Reliability.

Benefits

• Mentorship.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level