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Platform Hardware Validation Engineer

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc
San Jose, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2027
Hi,

My name is Karthik Mutyala, from Stark Pharma Solutions Inc, we are hiring talents for our client. I am working on Platform Hardware Validation Engineer right now. Please send me your updated resume if you have relevant experience and interested in this position. The detailed job description is as follows

Position: Platform Hardware Validation Engineer

Location: San Jose, CA

Duration: Contract

Experience Required: 3 5 Years

Job Overview

We are seeking a Platform Hardware Validation Engineer to support the validation and characterization of complex hardware platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with board-level validation, electrical testing, high-speed interfaces, and hardware debugging to ensure reliable system performance throughout the product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform functional and electrical validation of hardware platforms and PCB assemblies against product requirements.
  • Execute board-level testing to evaluate signal integrity, power integrity, and overall system performance.
  • Support silicon bring-up activities, including process, voltage, temperature (PVT), thermal, and power characterization.
  • Validate high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, including compliance testing, eye diagram analysis, signal margin evaluation, and BER testing.
  • Troubleshoot hardware issues, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to implement corrective actions.
  • Develop and execute Design of Experiments (DoE) to evaluate design changes and optimize system performance.
  • Validate power management systems, sequencing, transient response, efficiency, and embedded controller functionality.
  • Perform validation of low-speed communication interfaces such as I C and ensure protocol compliance.
  • Document validation results, test reports, and engineering findings to support product development and quality initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Hardware, Firmware, Systems, and Design Engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3 5 years of hardware validation and board-level testing experience.
  • Strong understanding of signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) principles.
  • Experience validating PCIe, I C, and other communication interfaces.
  • Hands-on experience using laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and programmable power supplies.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
  • Knowledge of embedded controllers, power sequencing, and hardware architecture.
  • Experience with scripting or automation using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

I am actively connecting with professionals for current and upcoming opportunities. If you are open to exploring new roles or would like to stay informed about relevant positions, please send me your updated resume along with the best number and time to reach you.

Please follow Stark Pharma Solutions on LinkedIn for the latest job updates: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99455976/

Thank you,

Karthik Mutyala

Recruiting Manager

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc

Email: karthik@starkpharma.com

15 Corporate Place S, Suite 350,

Piscataway, New Jersey 08854

www.starkpharma.com

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