Board Bring-Up Specialist (Validation Engineering)

Etched • San Jose, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Junior Systems Validation & Bring-Up Engineer to support the validation, testing, and early bring-up of Etched’s cutting-edge hardware systems. This role is ideal for new grads or early-career engineers who want deep, hands-on exposure to real hardware in a fast-moving environment.
You will work closely with electrical, systems, and firmware engineers to execute validation tests, assist with system bring-up, debug basic hardware issues, and collect high-quality data that drives design decisions. This is a lab-focused, engineering-oriented role with significant opportunities to grow into deeper validation or systems engineering responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology.
• Exposure to hardware validation, bring-up, or debugging.
• Familiarity with common electronics lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, power supply, logic analyzer, etc.)
• Basic understanding of: Electronic devices and circuits Power delivery and sequencing Digital interfaces and signals System-level hardware debugging concept
• Ability to follow test procedures, run experiments carefully, and collect accurate data
• Strong documentation and communication skills—able to clearly explain what was tested and what was observed
• Hands-on mindset with eagerness to learn and work directly with physical hardware

Nice To Haves

• Internship or project experience with board bring-up, system validation, or lab automation
• Exposure to Linux systems, scripting, or test software
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces, servers, or data-center hardware (coursework is fine)
• Experience debugging hardware issues in a team setting
• Course work in the following: Relevant Coursework (ECE / EE) Core Electronics Electronic Devices (Diodes, BJTs, MOSFETs) Linear Integrated Circuits (Op-Amps, Regulators, Comparators) Embedded Systems & Programming Embedded Systems / Embedded Microcontrollers C / C++ / Python Programming, for Embedded Systems
• Test, Measurement & Lab Work Electronic Measurements & Instrumentation, Engineering Laboratory Courses (Analog, Digital, Embedded Labs)

Responsibilities

• Support system and board-level bring-up by executing validation and smoke tests on prototype hardware
• Run validation test plans to verify functionality, performance, and reliability of boards, subsystems, and full systems
• Assist engineers with basic debugging and root-cause analysis, including checking power rails, signals, connections, firmware loads, and configuration issues
• Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, power supplies, and thermal tools to capture measurements and debug issues
• Set up and maintain test environments, including cabling, fixtures, instrumentation, and logging tools
• Collect, organize, and document test results, failures, and observations clearly so engineers can act on them quickly
• Collaborate closely with EE, systems, firmware, and validation engineers to support rapid hardware iteration
• Help improve test coverage, validation procedures, and lab workflows as designs evolve

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
• $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
• Housing subsidy of $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
• Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
• Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
• Daily lunch + dinner in our office

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees