18h ago
Hardware Validation Systems Developer
Scotts Valley
β¨ $120k-$160k / yearest.
full-timemidenergy
π Tech Stack
πΌ About This Role
You'll build automated hardware test infrastructure for power electronics systems from PCBA to high-power converters. Your work will directly accelerate product iteration and shipping at a startup de-bottlenecking electrification. You'll own the full lifecycle from test requirements to deployment and continuous improvement.
π― What You'll Do
- Define functional test coverage for PCBAs, subsystems, and full systems.
- Design and deliver automated bi-directional converter testers for AC/DC and DC/DC systems.
- Design and build PCBA functional fixtures, harness fixtures, and system-level interface racks.
- Drive rapid debug loops, improve test observability, and own station version control.
π Requirements
- Bachelorβs degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience designing and delivering automated test setups for high-voltage/high-power systems.
- Strong fundamentals in circuits and instrumentation.
- Hands-on experience with scopes, DMMs, power supplies, electronic loads, DAQs, and digital interfaces.
β¨ Nice to Have
- Experience with bi-directional AC/DC or DC/DC power sources and regenerative loads.
- Experience with HIL development or embedded firmware validation infrastructure.
- Experience with PCBA manufacturing functional test and yield improvement.
π Benefits & Perks
- π° Competitive compensation (salary and equity)
- π Dynamic startup environment with high agency
- π Career growth through broad technical ownership
- π§ Hands-on learning with cutting-edge power electronics
π¨ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-3 weeks Β· AI estimate
- 1Recruiter screeningΒ· 30 min
- 2Technical interviewΒ· 60 min
- 3Hiring manager interviewΒ· 45 min
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