Hardware -High-Speed Design validation Engineer
Capgemini • Irvine, California, United States
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Role & seniority
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High-Speed Design Validation Engineer (senior; 7+ years experience)
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Focus: ECU electronics for Electric Vehicles
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Stack/tools
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Schematic/PCB tools: Altium, Cadence, OrCAD
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Validation/engineering domains: analog/digital circuit design, signal/power/thermal integrity, high-speed debugging
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Networking/communication protocols: Ethernet, PCIe, MIPI, GMSL (hands-on)
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Top 3 responsibilities
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Support deployed hardware: maintain reliability and performance
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Drive design improvements: identify enhancements and implement changes for efficiency/scalability/manufacturability
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Failure investigations & test execution: analyze hardware failures (root cause) and develop/execute test plans for functionality/performance/compliance; coordinate with SW/firmware/mechanical for integration
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Must-have skills
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Analog & digital circuit design fundamentals
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Schematic capture + PCB layout proficiency (Altium/Cadence/OrCAD)
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Strong understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, thermal management
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High-speed design validation and circuit debugging experience
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Communication/network protocol hands-on experience (Ethernet/PCIe/MIPI/GMSL)
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Clear written/verbal communication and detailed problem-solving
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Nice-to-haves
- Automotive experience (preferred/“ideally”)
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Location & work type
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Irving, CA
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100% On-site
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Full Description
Location This is a 100% On-site role located in Irving, CA
About the job you’re considering We’re seeking a High-Speed Design validation Engineer to join our innovative team focused on building Electronics Control Unit (ECU) for Electric Vehicles. This is a high-impact role where you’ll contribute to the design, development, validation and optimization of mission-critical systems used by global enterprises.
Your Role Provide ongoing support for deployed hardware systems, ensuring reliability and performance. Identify opportunities for design enhancements and implement changes to improve efficiency, scalability, and manufacturability. Lead investigations into hardware failures, applying analytical techniques to identify and resolve root causes. Develop and execute test plans to validate hardware functionality, performance, and compliance with industry standards. Work closely with software, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and product success.
Your Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or a related field, with 7 years of experience in hardware design and development, ideally in Automotive. Strong foundation in analog and digital circuit design principles. Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium, Cadence, or OrCAD. Solid understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal management. Hands-on experience with networking and communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, PCIe, MIPI, GMSL). Hands-on experiences with High-speed design validation and circuit debugging Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences through both written and verbal channels