Validation & Characterization HW Engineer - Camera & Laser Sensor Systems

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Description
We are looking for a highly motivated validation engineer to join our validation team. Our group is working on a unique, innovative technology in the field of cameras and lasers.","responsibilities":"Collaborate with hardware design teams to influence board architecture for optimal validation coverage
Validation and characterization of analog and power domains for camera and laser sensor subsystems
Perform detailed power consumption analysis across all system operating modes - active, standby, sleep, and transition states
Characterize laser drive circuits - including drive current profiles, modulation behavior, thermal effects, and compliance voltage margins
Validate protection circuits - over-current, over-voltage, under-voltage lockout (UVLO), thermal shutdown, and eye-safety interlock mechanisms
Validate system behavior across all defined operating modes and transitions
Characterize power efficiency, conversion losses, and thermal performance of power delivery networks
Execute corner-case and stress testing to identify margins and failure boundaries

Preferred Qualifications
Proven experience designing validation strategies and DFV methodologies for development platforms - Advantage
Proven experience in board EMC and thermal simulations CAD tools such as Ansys or ADS - Advantage
Solid understanding of laser safety standards and protection circuit requirements for compliance - Big advantage.

Minimum Qualifications
BSc in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering
5+ years of experience in analog/power validation, characterization, or hardware design verification
Extensive experience in lab and measurement equipment such as: oscilloscope, DMM, power supplies, signal generator, thermal imaging, electronic load, spectrum analyzer etc.
Hands on CAD tool such as Cadence Capture and Allegro or Altiumv

Hands-on experience with power domain characterization in multi-sensor systems
Strong proficiency in Python for test automation, data acquisition, instrumentation control, and analysis
Demonstrated ability to work across the full validation cycle - from test plan definition through execution, analysis, and reporting