Validation Engineer

Our client, a leading technology organization is seeking a Validation Engineer 1 to join their team. As a Validation Engineer 1, you will be part of a highly technical team that develops test plans, completes functional & electrical validation, and debugs issues for new processor silicon interface features with a strong focus on power management. The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on technical problem-solving, clear communication, and a drive to learn and improve test and debug practices.

Validation Engineer 1

Austin, TX

$40 on W2

• Write comprehensive electrical & functional test plans for processor interface validation of processors.
• Execute electrical & functional test plans for client processors using hardware & software validation tools, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Debug electrical & functional issues for new processors, driving issues to clear root cause and resolution.
• Provide detailed input into platform definition and review of platform designs used in silicon validation of new processors.
• Deliver technical guidance and training to less experienced engineers and technicians in planning, test, and debug processor validation.

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 0–2 years of related experience; or Master’s plus at least 1 year directly related experience (an advanced degree considered a plus).
• Experience and demonstrated technical expertise in the development & execution of platform-level electrical & functional test plans.
• Platform-level electrical characterization experience with processor I/O interfaces is considered preferred.
• Experience and demonstrated technical expertise in debugging processor & PC platform I/O interfaces.
• Knowledge using oscilloscopes, reading schematics and layout documentation, and MS Windows and Office applications; strong written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate across engineering disciplines and management.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

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