**Role & seniority: ** Hands-on lab-centric role; system-level hardware bringup & debug for electro-optical systems (possible growth toward module lead). Likely mid-level (~3–6 years).

**Location & work type: ** Sunnyvale, California (Bay Area); lab-based, hands-on.

**Stack/tools: **

Hardware debug: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, optical power meters, photodetectors
Interfaces: I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO
Test/automation: Python for lab/production test automation and data analysis
Docs: schematics, layout files, datasheets
Power/signal measurement: signal integrity & power integrity tools
(Nice-to-have) FPGA platforms: Palladium, Zebu, VCS
Top 3 responsibilities:
- Own PCB + system bringup from first power-on through functional validation.
- Isolate and localize failures across mixed-signal ASICs, photonic modules, DSP chips, and power ICs; drive corrective actions from failure analysis.
- Debug HW/SW interactions and analog behavior; validate chip-to-board comms and perform SI/PI measurements.
Must-have skills:
- 3–6 years hands-on lab experience with PCB bringup/system validation, signal/power integrity, or failure analysis.
- Strong analog/mixed-signal fundamentals (LDOs, PLLs, ADC/DACs, bias networks, mixed-signal interfaces).
- Opto-electronic debug experience (optical power meters, photodetectors, spectrum analyzers).
- Proficient Python for test automation/data an

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About Lyte

Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit www.lyte.ai

If you’re excited about building impactful technology in a dynamic, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you!

About The Role

We are seeking a Hands-on, lab-centric role owning system-level bringup and debug of our electro-optical hardware – a complex system of mixed-signal ASICs, photonic modules, DSP chips, and power management ICs. Your core strength: methodically isolating problems and localizing them to a specific component or subsystem. Potential to grow into a module lead role.

What You'll Do

Lead PCB and system-level bringup, first power-on through functional validation Isolate failures in a complex system of mixed-signal ASICs, photonics, DSP chips, and power management ICs, localizing each issue to a specific component or subsystem Debug hardware/firmware interactions and analog circuit behavior using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers Perform signal integrity and power integrity measurements; localize sources of noise and cross-talk Drive failure analysis on prototype and production units; turn findings into corrective actions Validate chip-to-board communication (I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO) Build test plans with clear pass/fail criteria and Python automation for lab and production testing Support offshore manufacturing partners on assembly validation, calibration, and production test

Required Qualifications

BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering from a top research university 3–6 years of hands-on lab experience in PCB bringup, system validation, signal/power integrity, or failure analysis Solid analog circuit knowledge – bias networks, LDOs, PLLs, ADCs/DACs, mixed-signal interfaces – and the instincts to debug them at the bench

Opto-electronic debug experience: optical power meters, photodetectors, spectrum analyzers Python for test automation and data analysis Fluent reading schematics, layout files, and datasheets

Preferred Qualifications

Board-level work with SiP or ASIC platforms FPGA-based emulation platforms (Palladium, Zebu, VCS) Reliability testing (thermal cycling, HALT, HASS); taking products into mass production

Benefits (subject to location and local regulations)

Competitive salary and equity Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) retirement plan Flexible vacation and time-off policy Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team

The Pay Range For This Role Is

170,000 - 250,000 USD per year(Bay Area, CA)

System Validation Engineer – PCB & Electro-Optics

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