Senior Hardware Engineer
Description:
Description:
Senior Hardware Engineer (Electronics Testing)
Location: San Jose, CA
Duration: 6-9 months
Interviews:
An initial 30-minute phone screening, followed by a 3–4-hour on-site interview for candidates that pass the screening stage.
Top 3 skills:
Proficiency with schematic and layout tools (OrCAD, Allegro), SI and thermal design considerations
Required hands-on experience in board bring-up and debug, functional verification and manufacturing support
Experience with defining hardware system specifications and creating and executing test plans
Key Responsibilities
Test and bring-up FPGA and CPU based boards and systems
Review system specification documents for architecture, electrical, power delivery, thermal, and mechanical requirements
Work closely with in-house board design teams and external contractors to guide and review schematic, layout, thermal and mechanical design
Work closely with software teams to support firmware and tools development
Researching and selecting electronic components, reading datasheets and application notes, working with 3rd party partners and vendors to ensure selected devices meet requirements
Key Qualifications
MUST have hands-on experience in board bring-up and debugging, functional verification, and manufacturing support
Highly experienced in hardware bring-up and debugging using test equipment like Logic analyzer, oscilloscope basic soldering skills
Highly experienced with one or more of the following:
High-speed interfaces like PCIe, USB, Ethernet, high-speed serial
Low-speed interfaces like UART, SPI, I2C, JTAG
Power system design
Experienced with defining system specifications for hardware systems and creating and executing a test plan
Proficient with schematic and layout tools (OrCAD, Allegro), SI, thermal
Innovative, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
Proficient written, verbal, negotiation, and communication skills
Preferred Experience
Familiarity with Open Compute Project standards and specifications
x86 platform architecture
Linux kernel/drivers
C/C++, Verilog, TCL, Python
Xilinx FPGAs and tools
Academic Credentials
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Electronics/Computer Science related with a minimum 5 years of experience in hardware design and bring-up.