Senior Design Validation Engineer, Intelligence Systems
Core
Own end-to-end validation of custom hardware designs from electrical engineering teams, proving designs meet requirements before shipping.
Role type
Senior Design Validation Engineer (Hardware)
Builds
Custom hardware test fixtures, test scripts, and validation reports for defense/intelligence systems.
Domain
Defense technology / Hardware engineering / Intelligence Systems
Required skills
Design validation planning, custom hardware fixture design, electronic test equipment operation, root cause analysis, electrical standards knowledge, schematic/PCB interpretation, test automation scripting, interface validation (Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB), MCU/CPU/FPGA bring-up, analog/digital electronics knowledge
Preferred skills
High volume production validation, MIL-STD-810 environmental qualification, MIL-STD-461 EMI/EMC testing, signal/power integrity validation, ruggedized/deployed environment validation, SCPI/VISA test frameworks
Technologies
Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum/network analyzers, power supplies/loads, data acquisition systems, Python, C/C++, SCPI, VISA
Responsibilities
Partner with cross-functional hardware, firmware, FPGA, and systems teams to plan and execute validation; Develop validation plans mapping design requirements to specific tests and pass/fail criteria; Design and build custom hardware fixtures and supporting software/firmware; Identify, specify, and configure electronic test equipment; Execute design verification and qualification activities in a hardware lab; Drive root cause analysis on validation failures; Document validation results and author reports supporting program milestones
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC