Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves live in the moment learn about the world and have fun together. The Companys three core products are Snapchat a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends family and the world; Lens Studio an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses Spectacles.
Spectacles is home to our hardware products with a world-class research & development team. We are focused on pushing the boundaries of what a camera can be specifically overlaying computing on the real world. Next Generation Spectacles are our first pair of glasses that bring augmented reality to life.
Were looking for an Electrical Validation Engineer to join the Spectacles team!
What youll do:
Test Execution: Perform hands-on validation tests of electrical hardware prototypes subsystems and integrated products using various lab equipment
Test Setup: Assist in setting up and configuring validation test benches including connecting lab equipment custom fixtures and test automation systems
Data Collection & Analysis: Collect and organize test data performing initial analysis to identify trends or deviations from expected behavior
Debugging Support: Support senior engineers and reliability engineers in debugging hardware and system-level issues by isolating problems reproducing failures and gathering relevant diagnostic information
Documentation: Accurately document test procedures results observations and bug reports.
Scripting: Own the development and improvement of simple test scripts and automation routines for data collection
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including design firmware software and test engineering to understand specifications and contribute to problem resolution
Performance Characterization: Independently characterize basic electrical parameters like power consumption signal integrity and timing under various conditions
Continuous Learning: Actively seek to learn new validation methodologies tools and hardware technologies from senior team members and industry best practices
Travel internationally up to 20%
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Foundational understanding of electrical engineering principles including digital and analog circuits power electronics and basic signal integrity concepts.
Hands-on experience with common lab test and measurement equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes digital multimeters power supplies function generators).
Basic proficiency with scripting languages for test automation (e.g. Python MATLAB LabVIEW).
Experience with debugging hardware in a lab environment.
Good understanding of firmware/software interaction with hardware
Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail.
Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical information.
Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and contribute in a team environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree in Electronics Electrical or relevant technical field
5 years of experience in electrical hardware validation test engineering or a related field
Experience with embedded systems microcontrollers or FPGAs
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git)
Ability to specify and select test equipment for lab improvements
Familiarity with common high-speed interfaces (e.g. USB PCIe DDR MIPI)
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please dont be shy and provide us some information.
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Compensation
In the United States work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidates starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills experience qualifications work location and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
The base salary range for this position is $157000-$235000 annually.This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate.