Snap Inc. · 8 hours ago
Electrical Validation Engineer, Level 4
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$157K/yr - $235K/yr
5+ years expSnap Inc. is a technology company focused on improving the way people live and communicate through innovative products. They are seeking an Electrical Validation Engineer to perform hands-on validation tests, assist in test setups, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure hardware quality and performance.
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Responsibilities
Perform hands-on validation tests of electrical hardware prototypes, subsystems, and integrated products using various lab equipment
Assist in setting up and configuring validation test benches, including connecting lab equipment, custom fixtures, and test automation systems
Collect and organize test data, performing initial analysis to identify trends or deviations from expected behavior
Support senior engineers and reliability engineers in debugging hardware and system-level issues by isolating problems, reproducing failures, and gathering relevant diagnostic information
Accurately document test procedures, results, observations, and bug reports
Own the development and improvement of simple test scripts and automation routines for data collection
Work closely with cross-functional teams including design, firmware, software, and test engineering to understand specifications and contribute to problem resolution
Independently characterize basic electrical parameters like power consumption, signal integrity, and timing under various conditions
Actively seek to learn new validation methodologies, tools, and hardware technologies from senior team members and industry best practices
Travel internationally up to 20%
Qualification
Required
Foundational understanding of electrical engineering principles, including digital and analog circuits, power electronics, and basic signal integrity concepts
Hands-on experience with common lab test and measurement equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, function generators)
Basic proficiency with scripting languages for test automation (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW)
Experience with debugging hardware in a lab environment
Good understanding of firmware/software interaction with hardware
Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail
Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information
Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and contribute in a team environment
Associate's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or relevant technical field
5+ years of experience in electrical hardware validation, test engineering, or a related field
Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, or FPGAs
Preferred
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Ability to specify and select test equipment for lab improvements
Familiarity with common high-speed interfaces (e.g., USB, PCIe, DDR, MIPI)
Benefits
Paid parental leave
Comprehensive medical coverage
Emotional and mental health support programs
Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success
Company
Snap Inc.
Snap is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate.
5001-10000 employees
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