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.

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