Hardware Testing Engineer (Board Validation Specialized)

Company: Catapult Solutions Group
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Hardware Testing Engineer (Board Validation Specialized) (Contract) Number of Openings: Multiple Location: Santa Clara, CA - Onsite, 5 days/week Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension) Shift / Schedule: Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, GC-EAD, TN, H-1B, E-3, H4-EAD, L2-EAD, OPT-EAD, CPT-EAD, TPS-EAD, STEM-EAD Important: This is a contract position with our company and you will be working on behalf of our client. About the Role We are seeking multiple Hardware Testing Engineers (Board Validation Specialized) to support hands-on validation and debugging of server and development platforms in a fast-paced lab environment. This role involves system assembly, hardware testing, signal measurement, and lab operations support for advanced computing platforms. Key Responsibilities Assemble, build, and install bench-top development platforms and large server systems Prepare circuit boards for detailed solder rework (performed by specialized lab staff) Connect oscilloscope probes and collect signal waveform data Perform mechanical rework using power tools (e.g., Dremel) Execute system tests and validation procedures; collect, analyze, and report test results Screen modules and boards during validation and debug cycles Support lab shipping and receiving, including equipment and material inventory tracking Maintain lab organization and continuously improve lab processes and efficiency Required Qualifications Diploma/Certification, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience) 2 years of experience in an electronics or hardware testing lab, including: Silicon bring-up Board-level validation System-level validation or debug Exposure to High speed, like PCIe Worked in PCIE validation Experience in Power Validation Advanced EE skills required Board level debug Requirement to perform Low Speed IO/Power Seq validation task, able to use standard lab tools (oscilloscopes/multi -meter) able to read and understand schematics/and board file Probing signals with oscilloscope (can do at least one: GPIO, I2C, I3C, or SPI) Executing developed functional tests and providing results Performing firmware/software update based on provided SOP Task driven and diligent Fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and hardware/software debugging Experience using Linux command line tools Strong system-level debugging skills and familiarity with board bring-up processes High attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills Experience with BMC and server management processors Basic networking knowledge and server maintenance experience Ability to perform simple solder rework Experience setting up lab test equipment and using oscilloscopes for signal measurement Ability to read and follow hardware schematics Experience with x86 and/or ARM architectures Familiarity with GPU-accelerated computing platforms

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