Power Validation Engineer
Core
Develop and execute power validation methodologies for next-generation wearable devices to optimize battery life and system efficiency.
Role type
Power Validation Engineer (Wearables)
Builds
Wearable consumer devices with optimized power subsystems
Domain
Consumer electronics / Wearables / Power Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Power subsystem validation, Buck/Boost regulators, LDOs, load switches, fuel gauge ICs, SoC power domains, automated test frameworks, Python scripting, LabVIEW, power measurement equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, electronic loads), Android OS, Linux kernel, I2C/SPI/UART protocols
Preferred skills
Volume production power optimization, automated test environment development, firmware/driver power optimization, SoC/memory root cause analysis, embedded systems architecture
Technologies
Python, LabVIEW, Android, Linux, I2C, SPI, UART
Responsibilities
Define and refine power measurement methodologies from proof-of-concept to mass production; bring up and debug power circuitry on prototype hardware; develop automated frameworks for power data capture and analysis; execute comprehensive power validation test cases; report validation issues and drive root cause analysis; generate and maintain validation documentation; support debugging of power, SoC, and peripheral component issues
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
