Design Verification Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Design Verification Engineer for an onsite opportunity

Position Title: Design Verification Engineer

Location: Redmond, WA

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 months, possible extension based on business needs

Job Type: Onsite

Pay Range: $70/hr. - $75/hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Summary:

• Candidate will work on wearable devices, defining power measurement methodologies and bringing up power validation from early proof-of-concept through mass production. Candidate will implement validation infrastructure to support automation of power measurements and ensure the product meets power KPIs. Candidate will collaborate with Power and Performance architecture and cross-functional software, firmware, and hardware teams to debug power issues and validate power subsystems from concept to OK2Ship phase.

Job Responsibilities:

• Validate and characterize power subsystems from early proof-of-concept to mass production
• Bring up, debug, and validate power circuitry on prototype hardware
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks for power measurement and testing
• Execute test cases related to power validation
• Capture power consumption data under different use cases
• Report issues in bug tracking systems and debug with hardware and software teams
• Support root cause analysis for power, SoC/Memory, and other components
• Maintain and improve validation test reports, plans, and test instructions
• Debug power issues with cross-functional software, firmware, and hardware teams

Must have Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
• 3 years of experience validating power subsystems for consumer devices
• Working knowledge of Bucks, Boost, LDOs, Load Switches, Fuel Gauge, SoC power, etc.
• Basic understanding of Android OS, Linux kernel, and SoC power architecture
• Familiarity with communication protocols — I2C, SPI, UART
• Experience defining validation plans for power subsystems
• Experience capturing power consumption data under different use cases
• Experience using lab equipment (multimeters, power supplies, loads, oscilloscopes, data acquisition units)
• 3 years of experience writing scripts in Python/LabView
• 3 years of engineering experience

Nice to Have:

• experience with Qualcomm chipsets and Qualcomm SOC
• deeper understanding of SOC power architecture
• Worked on consumer electronic devices

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.