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EDVT EngineerNextHop AI • Santa Clara, CA, United States
EDVT Engineer

EDVT Engineer

NextHop AI • Santa Clara, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Nexthop Systems Inc. is seeking an electrical design validation engineer to validate next-generation high-capacity networking systems for emerging AI infrastructures. In this role, you'll combine technical expertise with innovative problem-solving to plan & execute all the qualifications of cutting-edge system designs that meet the demands of advanced data centers and telecom environments.

What You'll Do

  • Develop detailed test plans to characterize and validate systems, subassemblies or components as per industry or internal specifications by working closely with HW design (electrical, thermal, power, optics etc.)
  • Support HW bring up, and contract manufacturing NPIE with any electrical qualifications, debugging and test script support
  • Work closely with the cross-functional teams to co-ordinate test cost, schedule and address cross-functional dependencies e.g. HW allocation, SW readiness.
  • Procure test equipment and resources to complete scheduled tests in a timely manner
  • Analyze test results, find product design issues, log bugs using tracking software, report realtime status with adequate details, recommend corrective action, drive resolution and verify fixes
  • Review, edit, and release test reports for the products tested
  • Evaluate technical readiness prior to release to manufacturing
  • Learn and improve test cost, consistency, and efficiency proactively

What You Bring

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in Electrical design validation for telecom or data center product development.
  • Technical Skills :

  • Solid understanding of networking product design & operation
  • Strong knowledge of hardware environmental stress testing through voltage and temperature margin using automated test scripts using Python
  • Experience with configuring networking products using OS & traffic generator (IXIA, Smartbits etc) to run different types of traffic and protocols to stress critical components, optical modules, interfaces, data and control paths
  • Ability to automate test setup to control devices under test, environmental test chambers, test equipment (traffic generator, scope etc.)
  • Familiarity with signal & power integrity, reliability and quality
  • Hands-on experience with HW bring up e.g. I2C, PCIe, SMBUS, SERDES, & SOC
  • Working knowledge of various optics types OSFP, QSFP etc
  • Hands-On Expertise :

  • Conducting Electrical & Environmental stress tests using automated script and environmental chambers
  • Writing test script to control test equipments
  • Configuring networking products using standalone diagnostic and OS
  • Debugging issues found during testing using high speed scope, & logic analyzer
  • Testing various optical modules & liquid cool products is a plus
  • Soft Skills :

  • Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • A problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering results while managing technical risks and tradeoffs.
  • Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment.
  • Why Join Nexthop Systems?

    At Nexthop, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of AI infrastructure. Work alongside experts in cutting-edge technologies, contribute to industry-defining projects, and make a tangible impact in the rapidly evolving networking and data center landscape.

  • Are you ready to lead the mechanical design of tomorrow's networking systems?
  • Apply today to join our mission!
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