Hardware Engineer 3 - Electrical Validation & Testing

Hardware Engineer 3 - Electrical Validation & Testing

This role has been designed as ''Onsite' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work.

We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world.

Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next.

We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here.

We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs.

We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you.

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Job Description:

Hardware Engineer 3 - Electrical Validation & Testing

Onsite (5 days a week): Sunnyvale, CA

Relocation is not available for this position

We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Engineer to join our New Product Introduction (NPI) team.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with hardware design, ODM partners, software, and manufacturing teams to define and execute test strategies for next-generation networking products.

You will play a critical role in ensuring products meet high quality standards and are ready for successful production release.

Key Responsibilities


* Partner with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, ODM, manufacturing) to define and execute product test strategies


* Develop and implement system- and board-level test plans for new hardware platforms


* Design and set up complex test environments, including stress and worst-case scenario testing


* Execute EDVT (Engineering Design Verification Testing), document results, and debug issues to resolution


* Perform bring-up, debugging, and bench-level repair of engineering prototypes


* Identify and evaluate test equipment and architectures required for new product validation


* Support HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing) at external labs as needed


* Collaborate with ODM partners to review and approve test strategies, plans, and results


* Communicate test progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders at all levels


* Drive continuous improvement of test processes, tools, and best practices


* Evaluate technical readiness and ensure zero design defects prior to manufacturing release

Basic Qualifications


* MSEE/CS with 3-5 years of experience, or BSEE/CS with 5-7+ years of experience


* Hands-on experience testing networking products and L2/L3 protocols


* Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in hardware validation environments

Preferred Qualifications


* 5+ years of experience in high-speed L2/L3 switching and router hardware validation testing


* CCNA, CCNP or similar certification


* Proven experien...