Senior Hardware Electrical Validation Engineer

Senior Hardware Electrical Validation EngineerSan Jose, CAAstera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions grounded in open standards. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL, Ethernet, PCIe, and UALink semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. Discover more at a Senior Electrical Validation Engineer at Astera Labs, you will join a dedicated Hardware Engineering team responsible for developing boards that incorporate Astera Labs/' range of connectivity products. These products are utilized by leading cloud service providers, server manufacturers, and network OEMs. Your primary responsibility will involve collaborating closely with EE and ASIC designers to develop and implement electrical validation plans for internal and external Astera Labs products. You will also support manufacturing activities and contribute to other company initiatives. The ideal candidate for this role should possess industry experience, think innovatively, and demonstrate expertise in their field. Furthermore, they should exhibit a "do what it takes" attitude, being willing to assist and contribute wherever necessary to solve problems effectively.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute electrical validation plans, jointly with EEDefine testing methodologiesDebug complex multi-point failures in circuits, and investigate and propose solutionsSpecify test equipment, develop test fixtures, help improve hardware lab functionsSupport various design and manufacturing initiativesRequired ExperienceStrong technical background in electrical engineering and circuit analysis and debug. Bachelor degree in EE and 3 years of experience in test or design.Strong understanding of electronic circuits and test approachAbility to produce test description from the schematic design and execute + document resultsWorking knowledge of schematics + layout tools (able to read designs)Experience with working on complex electronics productsExperience with lab equipment (scopes, VNA, TDR, e-loads, environmental chambers)Scripting automation tasks with lab equipmentEntrepreneurial, open-minded behavior and can-do attitude. Think and act with the customer in mind!Preferred ExperienceExperience with measurements of high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR, 25/50G/100G SERDES)Experience with EMI/EMC compliancePLM experience with Arena or equivalentExperience with ASIC/silicon development processExperience working with CMs (off-shore a plus)Your base salary will be determined based on your experience and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is $147,000 USD - $165,000 USD for Level 2, and $175,000 USD - $195,000 USD for Level 3.We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-18