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Sunnyvale, California, United States of America, United States of America
Onsite
This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Hardware Engineer 3 – Electrical Validation & Testing
Onsite (5 days a week): Sunnyvale, CA
Relocation is not available for this position
We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Engineer to join our New Product Introduction (NPI) team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with hardware design, ODM partners, software, and manufacturing teams to define and execute test strategies for next-generation networking products. You will play a critical role in ensuring products meet high quality standards and are ready for successful production release.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, ODM, manufacturing) to define and execute product test strategies
Develop and implement system- and board-level test plans for new hardware platforms
Design and set up complex test environments, including stress and worst-case scenario testing
Execute EDVT (Engineering Design Verification Testing), document results, and debug issues to resolution
Perform bring-up, debugging, and bench-level repair of engineering prototypes
Identify and evaluate test equipment and architectures required for new product validation
Support HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing) at external labs as needed
Collaborate with ODM partners to review and approve test strategies, plans, and results
Communicate test progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders at all levels
Drive continuous improvement of test processes, tools, and best practices
Evaluate technical readiness and ensure zero design defects prior to manufacturing release
Basic Qualifications
MSEE/CS with 3–5 years of experience, or BSEE/CS with 5–7+ years of experience
Hands-on experience testing networking products and L2/L3 protocols
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in hardware validation environments
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience in high-speed L2/L3 switching and router hardware validation testing
CCNA, CCNP or similar certification
Proven experience as a technical lead or subject matter expert in hardware validation
Additional Information
Travel: Up to 5%
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
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Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
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