Ridealso
Electrical Test Engineer, Test and Validation
Palo Alto. Posted 3 months ago
The role
This person will develop electronics systems for multiple micro-mobility platforms. They will strategize, develop, and execute EE module validation plans to ensure performance and reliability.
What you will do
- Strategize, develop, and execute comprehensive EE module validation plans
- Translate electrical design requirements and schematics into test strategies and validation coverage plans
- Specify, design, and build automated benchtop test setups and validation equipment
- Design custom load boards, breakout fixtures, and measurement interfaces
- Perform hands-on electrical characterization and debug design anomalies
- Drive continuous optimization of validation test suites
- Author formal validation plans, design verification reports, and standardized test execution procedures
- Partner with hardware design engineers to drive Design for Testability and Design for Manufacturability
- Work with cross-functional design teams, silicon vendors, and external test labs
- Implement automated data logging and statistical analysis
Required qualifications
- 5+ years of planning and executing EE module design verification and validation programs
- 5+ years of characterizing complex electronic systems
- In-depth knowledge of analog, digital, and power electronics
- Hands-on expertise with high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, spectrum/vector network analyzers, power supplies, DAQs, and automated test instrumentation
- Strong proficiency in test automation languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, C/C++)
- Experience with PCBA bring-up, schematic review, high-density rework/soldering, and board-level failure analysis
- Deep familiarity with hardware reliability, environmental qualification, and stress testing
- Ability to collaborate in fast-paced, cross-functional, and global engineering teams
- Excellent technical writing, data presentation, and communication skills
Nice to have
- Familiarity with high-speed signals and RF characterization method
- Prior experience in automotive, consumer electronics, or aerospace industries
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options
- One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates
- Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny
- Flexible time off
- 401(k) match
About the company
ALSO is an electric mobility company focused on creating vertically integrated, small EVs. They are located in the heart of Silicon Valley.