Hardware Validation Engineer (Silicon)

HIRING ASAP! If interested in more information/direct feedback, please reach out to me directly at ghilson@actalentservices. com and attach your resume and contact information.

Below are some details about the position:

• BENEFITS: YES
• PAY: $90-100 an hour depending on experience
• SCHEDULE: On-Site,
• DURATION: 12 month contract with potential for extension or conversion

Overview

The Silicon Validation Engineer is responsible for executing, maintaining, and triaging silicon system regressions, and delivering clear, actionable results.

Team Purpose

Support upcoming silicon programs by executing validation and testing activities in a lab environment.

Key Projects

Contribute to new silicon validation efforts starting in early June, focusing on hands-on hardware testing as silicon becomes available.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain silicon system regressions
• Analyze and report regression results with clear insights
• Triage failures using debugging tools
• Perform first-level failure analysis
• Review and validate system updates from cross-functional teams

MUST HAVES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (will not be able to consider a non engineering degree)
• 8–10 years of relevant experience
• Strong ability to work independently with full ownership of test execution
• Strong programming experience in Python, C, and C
• Working knowledge of Verilog
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS:

• Experience summarizing test results with meaningful insights
• Hands-on silicon bring-up or hardware validation experience

This is a Contract position based out of Mountain View, CA.

The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $100.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Mountain View,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $90 - $100