Hardware Engineer 3 – Electrical Validation & Testing

Hardware Engineer 3 – Electrical Validation & TestingThis role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Job Description:

Hardware Engineer 3 – Electrical Validation & Testing

Onsite (5 days a week): Sunnyvale, CA

We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Engineer to join our New Product Introduction (NPI) team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with hardware design, ODM partners, software, and manufacturing teams to define and execute test strategies for next-generation networking products. You will play a critical role in ensuring products meet high quality standards and are ready for successful production release.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, ODM, manufacturing) to define and execute product test strategies

• Develop and implement system- and board-level test plans for new hardware platforms

• Design and set up complex test environments, including stress and worst-case scenario testing

• Execute EDVT (Engineering Design Verification Testing), document results, and debug issues to resolution

• Perform bring-up, debugging, and bench-level repair of engineering prototypes

• Identify and evaluate test equipment and architectures required for new product validation

• Support HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing) at external labs as needed

• Collaborate with ODM partners to review and approve test strategies, plans, and results

• Communicate test progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders at all levels

• Drive continuous improvement of test processes, tools, and best practices

• Evaluate technical readiness and ensure zero design defects prior to manufacturing release

Basic Qualifications

• MSEE/CS with 3–5 years of experience, or BSEE/CS with 5–7+ years of experience

• Hands-on experience testing networking products and L2/L3 protocols

• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in hardware validation environments

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in high-speed L2/L3 switching and router hardware validation testing

• CCNA, CCNP or similar certification

• Proven experience as a technical lead or subject matter expert in hardware validation

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Job:

Engineering

Job Level:

TCP_03

"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 105,500 - 213,500 in California
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

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