Nexthop Systems Inc. is seeking an electrical design validation engineer to validate next-generation high-capacity networking systems for emerging AI infrastructures. In this role, you’ll combine technical expertise with innovative problem-solving to plan & execute all the qualifications of cutting-edge system designs that meet the demands of advanced data centers and telecom environments.  

What You’ll Do

• Develop detailed test plans to characterize and validate systems, subassemblies or components as per industry or internal specifications by working closely with HW design (electrical, thermal, power, optics etc.)
• Support HW bring up, and contract manufacturing NPIE with any electrical qualifications, debugging and test script support
• Work closely with the cross-functional teams to co-ordinate test cost, schedule and address cross-functional dependencies e.g. HW allocation, SW readiness.
• Procure test equipment and resources to complete scheduled tests in a timely manner
• Analyze test results, find product design issues, log bugs using tracking software, report realtime status with adequate details, recommend corrective action, drive resolution and verify fixes 
• Review, edit, and release test reports for the products tested
• Evaluate technical readiness prior to release to manufacturing
• Learn and improve test cost, consistency, and efficiency proactively 

What You Bring

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering.  
• 5+ years of experience in Electrical design validation for telecom or data center product development.  

Technical Skills:  

• Solid understanding of networking product design & operation
• Strong knowledge of hardware environmental stress testing through voltage and temperature margin using automated test scripts using Python
• Experience with configuring networking products using OS & traffic generator (IXIA, Smartbits etc) to run different types of traffic and protocols to stress critical components, optical modules, interfaces, data and control paths 
• Ability to automate test setup to control devices under test, environmental test chambers, test equipment (traffic generator, scope etc.)  
• Familiarity with signal & power integrity, reliability and quality
• Hands-on experience with HW bring up e.g.  I2C, PCIe, SMBUS, SERDES, & SOC
• Working knowledge of various optics types OSFP, QSFP etc 

Hands-On Expertise: 

• Conducting Electrical & Environmental stress tests using automated script and environmental chambers
• Writing test script to control test equipments 
• Configuring networking products using standalone diagnostic and OS
• Debugging issues found during testing using high speed scope, & logic analyzer
• Testing various optical modules &  liquid cool products is a plus

Soft Skills:

• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.  
• A problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering results while managing technical risks and tradeoffs.  
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment.  

Why Join Nexthop Systems?

At Nexthop, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of AI infrastructure. Work alongside experts in cutting-edge technologies, contribute to industry-defining projects, and make a tangible impact in the rapidly evolving networking and data center landscape.  

**Are you ready to lead the mechanical design of tomorrow’s networking systems?** Apply today to join our mission!