System Validation Engineer (Wearables / Embedded HW & FW)
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite)
Experience: 5-12 years
No H1 Transfers
Must Haves:
Android Testing, Embedded Testing, consumer electronics, prototype development, system validation, verification, adb, android, charging, discharging, battery performance
Note:
Look for candidates from the companies that make wearable/hearable (consumer electronics) products The Senior Validation Engineer is responsible for executing and supporting end-to-end validation activities for battery systems, charging cases, and peripheral accessories across product lines. This role involves hands-on testing, failure analysis, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure that products meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills in hardware/software validation with a passion for delivering high-quality consumer electronics.
What You Will Do:- Executing and supporting end-to-end validation activities for battery systems, charging cases, and peripheral accessories across product lines
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Wearables/ Embedded devices / Consumer electronics verification and validation
- Experience in Li-ion battery, Battery Management System, Battery cycle testing, charge/ discharge testing in different scenarios
- Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, bench power supply, DMMsDevelop SOPs from scratch for new features by referring to data sheets and other supporting documents
- Design & develop test fixtures with an automated workflow
- Troubleshoot HW/SW bugs, own root cause analysis by coordinating and collaborating with multiple domain experts, such as EE, ME, FW & SWDetailed test reporting and ticket updates and tracking defects to closure. Executive summary and presentation responsibilities during reviews
- Ability to deep dive into topics with SME in order to identify the testing needs & provide the right support
What You Will Bring:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or a related field. Master's preferred.
Experience with battery system validation, charging systems, or power management testing.
Familiarity with wearable and/or hearable product validation.3 to 5+ years of experience in hardware/software validation or test engineering in consumer electronics or related industry.
Proven ability to author validation plans, test specifications, and coverage matrices.
Strong experience with root cause analysis techniques and corrective action processes.
Proficiency in test automation using Python or similar scripting languages.
Experience with Android or iOS mobile platform testing and debugging tools (e.g., ADB, RTOS etc ).
Preferred Qualifications:
Track record of delivering validation programs in high-volume consumer electronics environments. Experience with automation framework development and CI/CD integration for hardware testing. Knowledge of battery safety standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., IEC 62133, UN 38.3, UL 2054).Experience with thermal testing, environmental stress screening, and reliability testing (HALT/HASS).Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation — power analyzers, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, environmental chambers. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to cross-functional audiences.
