HPE
Hardware Engineer 3 – Electrical Validation & Testing
$106K–$214K
Sunnyvale, California, United States of America · Full-time · Posted Aug 13, 2026
- Experience
- MSEE/CS with 3–5 years, or BSEE/CS with 5–7+ years; preferred: 5+ years in high-speed L2/L3 switching and router hardware validation testing.
- Education
- MSEE/CS or BSEE/CS
About the job
Validates networking hardware by developing and executing board- and system-level test strategies, debugging prototypes, and confirming readiness for manufacturing release.
What you'll do
- Develop test plans and environments, execute EDVT, and debug hardware issues through resolution.
- Bring up and repair engineering prototypes; evaluate test equipment and support HALT at external labs as needed.
- Coordinate test strategies with cross-functional teams and ODM partners, and communicate progress, risks, and readiness.
What they ask for
- 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.
Nice to have
- 5+ years of experience in high-speed L2/L3 switching and router hardware validation testing.
- CCNA, CCNP or similar certification; experience as a technical lead or subject matter expert in hardware validation.
Pay
USD 105,500 - 213,500 (base salary)
Tools
L2/L3 protocols, EDVT (Engineering Design Verification Testing), HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing), networking products, switching, router hardware
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