Senior Electrical Characterization Engineer

Location

This is an onsite role in Palo Alto, California.

Be at the forefront of validating next-generation infotainment and telematics ECUs that power modern connected vehicles. As a Senior Electrical Characterization Engineer, you will lead electrical validation and characterization efforts, ensuring performance, reliability, and production readiness across complex electronic systems. This role offers high visibility, hands‑on technical ownership, and the opportunity to collaborate across engineering teams to deliver innovative, scalable solutions.

• Develop and execute detailed electrical characterization and validation test plans for ECUs across multiple versions and revisions
• Perform bench‑level electrical testing to validate design integrity, performance, and reliability
• Own module‑level design verification activities to ensure ECUs meet product and manufacturing requirements
• Partner cross‑functionally with Electrical Engineering teams to define test strategies and validation criteria
• Support development of scalable test hardware and software automation frameworks
• Analyze results and deliver clear, structured reporting to stakeholders, driving data‑informed decisions

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in electrical characterization, validation, or design verification of electronic systems
• Hands‑on experience with ECU testing, preferably within infotainment or telematics systems
• Strong background in bench testing, signal measurement, and lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, etc.)
• Experience developing or supporting automated test environments (hardware and/or software)

Base compensation range: 68,. Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy:
  Vacation 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.