Electrical Hardware Engineer

About the Role

As an Electrical Hardware Engineer - System Validation, you will be part of SCRG's engineering team supporting an innovative hardware client based in San Jose, California. You will join a small, dynamic client team responsible for system-level bring-up, debug, and validation of new hardware platforms and components. This role supports taking new products from first power-on through validation in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with the client's cross-functional engineering partners to execute test plans, troubleshoot issues, and drive products from early bring-up through validation, with SCRG providing technical oversight and support. This role follows a hybrid work model based in San Jose, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Support system-level bring-up, validation, and debug of new hardware products and components.
• Develop and execute test plans for upcoming product bring-up activities.
• Troubleshoot hardware and system issues, identify root causes, and document findings.
• Design boards using OrCAD or Cadence tools, and bring up boards to specification.
• Use scripting to improve test efficiency, automate routine tasks, and support debug workflows.
• Collaborate with the client's cross-functional engineering teams.
• Track test results, communicate status, and escalate risks or issues to client and SCRG leadership.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, debug, and testing.
• Working knowledge of microprocessors, embedded systems, and board-level debugging concepts.
• Experience designing boards in OrCAD or Cadence.
• Experience with at least one scripting language, such as Python or Perl.
• Ability to analyze technical issues, gather data, and draw sound conclusions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized and able to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines.
• Curious, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn quickly.
• Collaborative and comfortable in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
• Persistent in resolving technical issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and programmable power supplies.
• Familiarity with common board-level interfaces and buses such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, and PCIe.
• Interest in emerging hardware across consumer electronics, robotics, and related industries.
• Experience working in an embedded-client environment.