Nexthop Systems Inc. is seeking an electrical design validation engineer to validate next-generation high-capacity networking systems for emerging AI infrastructures. In this role, you’ll combine technical expertise with innovative problem-solving to plan & execute all the qualifications of cutting-edge system designs that meet the demands of advanced data centers and telecom environments.
What You’ll Do
- Develop detailed test plans to characterize and validate systems, subassemblies or components as per industry or internal specifications by working closely with HW design (electrical, thermal, power, optics etc.)
- Support HW bring up, and contract manufacturing NPIE with any electrical qualifications, debugging and test script support
- Work closely with the cross-functional teams to co-ordinate test cost, schedule and address cross-functional dependencies e.g. HW allocation, SW readiness.
- Procure test equipment and resources to complete scheduled tests in a timely manner
- Analyze test results, find product design issues, log bugs using tracking software, report realtime status with adequate details, recommend corrective action, drive resolution and verify fixes
- Review, edit, and release test reports for the products tested
- Evaluate technical readiness prior to release to manufacturing
- Learn and improve test cost, consistency, and efficiency proactively
What You Bring
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in Electrical design validation for telecom or data center product development.
Technical Skills:
- Solid understanding of networking product design & operation
- Strong knowledge of hardware environmental stress testing through voltage and temperature margin using automated test scripts using Python
- Experience with configuring networking products using OS & traffic generator (IXIA, Smartbits etc) to run different types of traffic and protocols to stress critical components, optical modules, interfaces, data and control paths
- Ability to automate test setup to control devices under test, environmental test chambers, test equipment (traffic generator, scope etc.)
- Familiarity with signal & power integrity, reliability and quality
- Hands-on experience with HW bring up e.g. I2C, PCIe, SMBUS, SERDES, & SOC
- Working knowledge of various optics types OSFP, QSFP etc
Hands-On Expertise:
- Conducting Electrical & Environmental stress tests using automated script and environmental chambers
- Writing test script to control test equipments
- Configuring networking products using standalone diagnostic and OS
- Debugging issues found during testing using high speed scope, & logic analyzer
- Testing various optical modules & liquid cool products is a plus
Soft Skills:
- Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
- A problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering results while managing technical risks and tradeoffs.
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Why Join Nexthop Systems?
At Nexthop, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of AI infrastructure. Work alongside experts in cutting-edge technologies, contribute to industry-defining projects, and make a tangible impact in the rapidly evolving networking and data center landscape.
**Are you ready to lead the mechanical design of tomorrow’s networking systems?** Apply today to join our mission!
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What We Do
Nexthop AI is an infrastructure startup building the most efficient Al infrastructure for the world's largest cloud operators. We are a cohesive team of seasoned industry experts, who through their collaborative product design as well as system and network engineering capabilities are leading the charge on disruptive technical innovation for AI and Cloud networking.
