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# Engineer, System Validation

- **Company:** Ayar Labs
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Very-Large-Scale Integration, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, System Testing, Hardware Testing, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8e2755baaa308fe1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
 * 1+ years of experience with component and system test equipment (BERT, DCA, OSA, etc.) and standard signal quality metrics (TDECQ, SRS, URS).
 * 1+ years of experience in programming languages (Python, etc.) for test automation and data analysis.
 * Knowledge of communication protocols and standards (Ethernet, PCIe, etc.).
 * Able to analyze complex technical problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
 * Understanding of data analysis, process control, and statistical methods.
 * Experience with SoC validation planning, bring-up, debugging, and optimization.
 * Experience with high-speed SerDes and their characterization and optimization., * Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
 * Industry experience in semiconductor lasers, photonics, system test, and validation
 * Knowledge of component and system test equipment (BERT, DCA, OSA, etc.) and standard signal quality metrics (TDECQ, SRS, URS).
 * Proficiency in programming languages (Python, etc.) for test automation and data analysis.
 * Knowledge of optical transceiver packaging and integration challenges.

## Description

* Validation Strategy Execution: Implement comprehensive validation methodologies that guarantee our products meet both component and system-level product requirements. This includes contributing to test plan development, defining success criteria, and selecting appropriate test equipment and methodologies.
 * Drive Product Bring-up: Collaborate with Design Engineering to bring up cutting-edge silicon photonic and laser products, troubleshooting and resolving any technical issues that arise.
 * Validate Component and System Performance: Perform rigorous design validation on new chips and products through electrical and optical characterization of VLSI integrated circuits and optoelectronic systems.
 * Make Critical Decisions: Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to drive decisions around design trade-offs and specification adjustments, balancing performance, manufacturability, and time-to-market to ensure products are ready for customer deployment.
 * Develop Test Software and Infrastructure: Create and maintain software scripts and test hardware stations required for efficient and comprehensive validation.
 * Ensure Timely Delivery: Manage project schedules and execution to meet product timelines and customer demand, while maintaining the highest quality standards.