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David Careers

System Validation Engineer

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lyteSunnyvale (CA)
Validation EngineersOther Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

SENIORITY

Lead

SALARY

$130,000 - $230,000 per year

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About the role

About the role: We are looking for a hands-on, lab-centric person to own system-level bringup and debug of our electro-optical hardware - a complex system of mixed-signal ASICs, photonic modules, DSP chips, and power management ICs. Your core strength: methodically isolating problems and localizing them to a specific component or subsystem. Potential to grow into a module lead role.
What you'll do:
  • Lead PCB and system-level bringup, first power-on through functional validation
  • Isolate failures in a complex system of mixed-signal ASICs, photonics, DSP chips, and power management ICs, localizing each issue to a specific component or subsystem
  • Debug hardware/firmware interactions and analog circuit behavior using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
  • Perform signal integrity and power integrity measurements; localize sources of noise and cross-talk
  • Drive failure analysis on prototype and production units; turn findings into corrective actions
  • Validate chip-to-board communication (I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO)
  • Build test plans with clear pass/fail criteria and Python automation for lab and production testing
  • Support offshore manufacturing partners on assembly validation, calibration, and production test
Required Qualifications:
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering from a top research university~5 years of hands-on lab experience in PCB bringup, system validation, signal/power integrity, or failure analysis
  • Solid analog circuit knowledge - bias networks, LDOs, PLLs, ADCs/DACs, mixed-signal interfaces - and the instincts to debug them at the bench
  • Opto-electronic debug experience: optical power meters, photodetectors, spectrum analyzers
  • Python for test automation and data analysis
  • Fluent reading schematics, layout files, and datasheets
Preferred Qualifications: Board-level work with SiP or ASIC platforms Experience with embedded microcontrollers, SoCs, and FPGAsReliability testing (thermal cycling, HALT, HASS); taking products into mass production
Benefits:
  • (subject to location and local regulations)
  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible vacation and time-off policy
  • Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team
About LyteLyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit www.lyte.aiIf you're excited about building impactful technology in a dynamic, hands-on environment, we'd love to hear from you! The pay range for this role is:130,000 - 230,000 USD per year (Bay Area, CA)

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