System Validation Engineer

Position: System validation Engineer (Wearables / Embedded HW & FW)

Location: Sunnyvale CA (Onsite)

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The Senior Validation Engineer is responsible for executing and supporting end-to-end validation activities for battery systems charging cases and peripheral accessories across product lines. This role involves hands-on testing failure analysis and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure that products meet the highest standards of performance reliability safety and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills in hardware/software validation with a passion for delivering high-quality consumer electronics.

What You Will Do:

• Executing and supporting end-to-end validation activities for battery systems charging cases and peripheral accessories across product lines
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Wearables/ Embedded devices / Consumer electronics verification and validation
• Experience in Li-ion battery Battery Management System Battery cycle testing charge/ discharge testing in different scenarios
• Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes bench power supply DMMs
• Develop SOPs from scratch for new features by referring to data sheets and other supporting documents
• Design & develop test fixtures with an automated workflow
• Troubleshoot HW/SW bugs own root cause analysis by coordinating and collaborating with multiple domain experts such as EE ME FW & SW
• Detailed test reporting and ticket updates and tracking defects to closure. Executive summary and presentation responsibilities during reviews
• Ability to deep dive into topics with SME in order to identify the testing needs & provide the right support

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Computer Science or a related field. Masters preferred.
• Experience with battery system validation charging systems or power management testing.
• Familiarity with wearable and/or hearable product validation.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in hardware/software validation or test engineering in consumer electronics or related industry.
• Proven ability to author validation plans test specifications and coverage matrices.
• Strong experience with root cause analysis techniques and corrective action processes.
• Proficiency in test automation using Python or similar scripting languages.
• Experience with Android or iOS mobile platform testing and debugging tools (e.g. ADB RTOS etc ).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Track record of delivering validation programs in high-volume consumer electronics environments.
• Experience with automation framework development and CI/CD integration for hardware testing.
• Knowledge of battery safety standards and regulatory requirements (e.g. IEC 62133 UN 38.3 UL 2054).
• Experience with thermal testing environmental stress screening and reliability testing (HALT/HASS).
• Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation - power analyzers oscilloscopes data acquisition systems environmental chambers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to cross-functional audiences.

Soft Skills:

• Clear verbal & written communication
• Multi-tasking in a high conflict and pressure environment
• Effective Stakeholder Management & Client Engagement as part of service organization
• Proactive and independent thinking and execution
• Adaptability & Learning Agility
• Empathy & Customer Focus