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Senior Electronic Characterization Engineer

Capgemini Engineering
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2026

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About the Job

Be at the forefront of validating next-generation infotainment and telematics ECUs that power modern connected vehicles. As a Senior Electrical Characterization Engineer, you will lead electrical validation and characterization efforts, ensuring performance, reliability, and production readiness across complex electronic systems. This role offers high visibility, hands-on technical ownership, and the opportunity to collaborate across engineering teams to deliver innovative, scalable solutions.


Your Role

  • Develop and execute detailed electrical characterization and validation test plans for Ecus across multiple versions and revisions
  • Perform bench-level electrical testing to validate design integrity, performance, and reliability
  • Own module-level design verification activities to ensure ECUs meet product and manufacturing requirements
  • Partner cross-functionally with Electrical Engineering teams to define test strategies and validation criteria
  • Support development of scalable test hardware and software automation frameworks
  • Analyze results and deliver clear, structured reporting to stakeholders, driving data-informed decisions


Your Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5 years of experience in electrical characterization, validation, or design verification of electronic systems
  • Hands-on experience with ECU testing, preferably within infotainment or telematics systems
  • Strong background in bench testing, signal measurement, and lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, etc.)
  • Experience developing or supporting automated test environments (hardware and/or software)

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $68,911 to $161,544.

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.


Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include

  • Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy Vacation 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
  • Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.


Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.

Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant in the United States. http//www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law


Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

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