Staff Engineer, Hardware Design

General Overview

Job Title:  Staff Engineer, Hardware Design
Functional Area:  Engineering (ENG)
Career Stream:  Design Engineering Hardware (DHW)
Role:  Staff Engineer (SEN)
Job Code:  SEN-ENG-DHW
Job Band: 10
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Indirect

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Engineer (Power Test) to join our hardware validation team. In this role, you will be the bridge between design and production, ensuring our hardware is robust, compliant, and ready for the real world. You’ll work closely with senior engineers to execute complex test plans, debug hardware prototypes, and analyze signal performance. 

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Board Bring-Up & Validation: Assist in the initial power-on and functional verification of new PCB assemblies (PCBAs).
• Signal Integrity (SI) Testing: Conduct physical layer measurements (jitter, crosstalk, eye diagrams) on high-speed interfaces like PCIe, USB, and DDR.
• Power Testing: Perform DC-DC converter characterization, including efficiency measurements, load transients, and power sequencing validation.
• Electrical Characterization: Utilize lab equipment to verify electrical specifications and ensure designs meet internal and industry standards.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Document test results, identify failures, and work with the design team to root-cause hardware bugs.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Hands-on Lab Experience: Proficiency with standard test equipment, including:

• • Digital Oscilloscopes (high bandwidth)

  • Digital Multimeters (DMMs)

  • Programmable Power Supplies and Electronic Loads

  • Scripting experience in a terminal environment

  • Spectrum Analyzers or VNAs (a plus)

• Technical Knowledge: Foundational understanding of Signal Integrity concepts (impedance matching, reflections, transmission line theory).

• • Ability to read and interpret complex schematics and PCB layouts.

  • Basic soldering skills for rework and attaching test probes.

• Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to communicate technical findings clearly.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. 
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 7 to 10 years of related experience;Experience in similar job roles

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.