Principal Electronics Engineer - Board Validation
$185k/y-$230k/y
Astera Labs20 hours ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
Astera Labs is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer - Board Validation to join their Hardware Electrical Validation team in San Jose, CA. The role involves linking between Hardware Electrical Design teams and Post-Silicon Electrical Validation teams, focusing on electrical validation of PCBAs and related hardware products.
About the Role
As a Principal Electronics Engineer, you will support the Hardware Electrical Design teams by developing comprehensive hardware electrical validation plans, bringing up PCBAs in the lab, executing validation plans, debugging complex hardware failures, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful product validation. You will also specify test equipment and develop test fixtures to improve lab functions.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of experience in hardware test or design.
- Strong skills in electronic circuit analysis, comprehensive testing, and debugging.
- Expert understanding of design and test for power regulators, PDNs, and clock generators.
- Ability to produce test descriptions from schematic designs and document results.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the full hardware product lifecycle from Project Kick-off to RTM.
- Experience with lab equipment for hardware testing such as oscilloscopes and environmental chambers.
- Ability to automate lab equipment to optimize test processes, preferably using Python.
Preferred:
- Experience with measurements of high-speed interfaces like PCIe, DDR, and SERDES.
- Knowledge of EMI/EMC compliance.
- Technical writing skills for ECOs, Bug Reports, and Rework WIs.
- Familiarity with PLM tools like Arena or equivalent.
- Understanding of the ASIC/silicon product development process.
Benefits
- Base salary range of $185k–$230k, determined based on candidate's capabilities.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Inclusive work environment that encourages diverse ideas and backgrounds.
Astera Labs
Astera Labs is a global leader in purpose-built connectivity solutions that unlock the full potential of AI and cloud infrastructure. Our Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates PCIe®, CXL®, and Ethernet semiconductor-based solutions and the COSMOS software suite of system management and optimization tools to deliver a software-defined architecture that is both scalable and customizable. Inspired by trusted relationships with hyperscalers and the data center ecosystem, we are an innovation leader delivering products that are flexible and interoperable. Discover how we are transforming modern data-driven applications at www.asteralabs.com.
San Jose, CA