Board Bring-Up Specialist Job at Etched (San Jose)

Job Description

We are looking for a Junior Systems Validation & Bring-Up Engineer to support the validation, testing, and early bring-up of Etched’s cutting-edge hardware systems. This role is ideal for new grads or early-career engineers who want deep, hands-on exposure to real hardware in a fast-moving environment. You will work closely with electrical, systems, and firmware engineers to execute validation tests, assist with system bring-up, debug basic hardware issues, and collect high-quality data that drives design decisions. This is a lab-focused, engineering-oriented role with significant opportunities to grow into deeper validation or systems engineering responsibilities.

Job Responsibility

Support system and board-level bring-up by executing validation and smoke tests on prototype hardware
Run validation test plans to verify functionality, performance, and reliability of boards, subsystems, and full systems
Assist engineers with basic debugging and root-cause analysis, including checking power rails, signals, connections, firmware loads, and configuration issues
Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, power supplies, and thermal tools to capture measurements and debug issues
Set up and maintain test environments, including cabling, fixtures, instrumentation, and logging tools
Collect, organize, and document test results, failures, and observations clearly so engineers can act on them quickly
Collaborate closely with EE, systems, firmware, and validation engineers to support rapid hardware iteration
Help improve test coverage, validation procedures, and lab workflows as designs evolve

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology
Exposure to hardware validation, bring-up, or debugging
Familiarity with common electronics lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, power supply, logic analyzer, etc.)
Basic understanding of: Electronic devices and circuits
Power delivery and sequencing
Digital interfaces and signals
System-level hardware debugging concept
Ability to follow test procedures, run experiments carefully, and collect accurate data
Strong documentation and communication skills—able to clearly explain what was tested and what was observed
Hands-on mindset with eagerness to learn and work directly with physical hardware

Nice to have

Internship or project experience with board bring-up, system validation, or lab automation
Exposure to Linux systems, scripting, or test software
Familiarity with high-speed interfaces, servers, or data-center hardware (coursework is fine)
Experience debugging hardware issues in a team setting
Course work in the following: Relevant Coursework (ECE / EE)
Core Electronics
Electronic Devices (Diodes, BJTs, MOSFETs)
Linear Integrated Circuits (Op-Amps, Regulators, Comparators)
Embedded Systems & Programming
Embedded Systems / Embedded Microcontrollers
C / C++ / Python Programming, for Embedded Systems
Test, Measurement & Lab Work
Electronic Measurements & Instrumentation, Engineering Laboratory Courses (Analog, Digital, Embedded Labs)

What we offer

Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
$500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
Housing subsidy of $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
Daily lunch + dinner in our office

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