Hardware Engineer IV

Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering company that partners with enterprise clients globally to tackle complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. The company emphasizes a culture of opportunity, inclusion, and innovation, aiming to transform digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor validation progress and review Contract Manufacturer (CM) test reports.
• Analyze failures and coordinate with Electrical Engineering (EE) design partners to resolve issues.
• Guide CM engineers on measurement procedures and perform hands-on Power Integrity (PI) and Signal Integrity (SI) debugging as needed.
• Track validation progress, maintain issue tracking, and communicate risks and status updates.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and provide technical guidance on validation processes.
• Validate measurement setups and troubleshoot complex hardware issues.
• Characterize DC-DC converters and validate power sequencing and stability.
• Perform high-speed interface validation for various protocols while analyzing signal integrity and timing issues.
• Review PCB schematics and layouts to support debugging and design testability improvements.
• Collaborate with firmware, layout, and hardware teams for successful hardware validation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering (EE) hardware validation, focusing on Power Integrity (PI) and Signal Integrity (SI).
• Proven ability to analyze test data and drive issues to closure with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in reviewing test reports for correctness and identifying gaps.

Skills:

• Strong hands-on measurement skills in Power Integrity (PI) and Signal Integrity (SI).
• Ability to develop clear technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Strong schematic reading skills to trace signal paths and understand power distribution.
• Experience with high-speed interface validation protocols such as MIPI CSI, SPI, I2C, I2S/PDM, USB, and UART.