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Hardware Engineer 3 – Electrical Validation & Testing

Salary

Annual Salary USD 105,500 - 213,500

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Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Engineer to join our New Product Introduction (NPI) team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with hardware design, ODM partners, software, and manufacturing teams to define and execute test strategies for next-generation networking products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, ODM, manufacturing) to define and execute product test strategies
  • Develop and implement system- and board-level test plans for new hardware platforms
  • Design and set up complex test environments, including stress and worst-case scenario testing
  • Execute EDVT (Engineering Design Verification Testing), document results, and debug issues to resolution
  • Perform bring-up, debugging, and bench-level repair of engineering prototypes
  • Identify and evaluate test equipment and architectures required for new product validation
  • Support HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing) at external labs as needed
  • Collaborate with ODM partners to review and approve test strategies, plans, and results
  • Communicate test progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders at all levels
  • Drive continuous improvement of test processes, tools, and best practices
  • Evaluate technical readiness and ensure zero design defects prior to manufacturing release

Basic Qualifications

  • MSEE/CS with 3–5 years of experience, or BSEE/CS with 5–7+ years of experience
  • Hands-on experience testing networking products and L2/L3 protocols
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in hardware validation environments

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in high-speed L2/L3 switching and router hardware validation testing
  • CCNA, CCNP or similar certification
  • Proven experience as a technical lead or subject matter expert in hardware validation

What We Can Offer You: We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Required

  • MSEE
  • CS
  • BSEE
  • hardware validation
  • L2/L3 protocols
  • debugging
  • problem-solving

Nice to have

  • high-speed L2/L3 switching
  • router hardware validation testing
  • CCNA
  • CCNP
  • technical lead
  • subject matter expert
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