Hardware Validation Engineer II

F5 Inc

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Work type: Remote
Location: Spokane Valley, WA
Salary: $101,600–$152,400 / yr
Posted: 10 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 3 roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $127k

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About F5 Inc

F5, Inc. is an American technology company specializing in application security, multi-cloud management, online fraud prevention, application delivery networking, application availability and performance, and network security, access, and authorization.

F5 Inc currently has 25 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $152,200–$228,400 across 25 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Hardware Validation Engineer II

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The Hardware Validation Engineer II joins the Hardware Development team to support the validation of next-generation BIG-IP appliances. This role involves testing, debugging, and verifying electronic systems while ensuring electrical robustness and performance for products featuring Intel Xeon CPUs, AMD Versal FPGAs, Marvell Ethernet switches, and 400Gb optical interfaces. The engineer will execute validation plans, perform SI/PI analysis, conduct power margin testing, and automate test setups using Python, LabVIEW, or MATLAB. Key responsibilities include validating high-speed interfaces like PCIe Gen5/Gen6 and DDR5, performing schematic and layout reviews, and ensuring compliance with IEEE, PCI-SIG, and JEDEC standards. The role requires proficiency with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and VNAs, along with experience in Ethernet switching and optical transceiver validation to solve complex hardware reliability and production challenges.

Skills

PCIe DDR5 Ethernet FPGA Python MATLAB LabVIEW SI/PI Analysis HyperLynx Sigrity VNA BERT Oscilloscope Intel Xeon AMD Versal JEDEC PCI-SIG IEEE

What you'll do

Validate high-speed interfaces including PCIe Gen5/Gen6, DDR5, and 400Gb Ethernet.
Perform SI/PI analysis and power margin testing to ensure electrical robustness.
Execute board bring-up and debug for prototype platforms and electronic systems.
Automate test setups using Python, LabVIEW, or other relevant scripting languages.
Conduct schematic and layout reviews alongside compliance testing.
Evaluate the reliability of materials, properties, and techniques used in production.
Test, debug, and verify various electronic components and products while preparing technical reports.

What we're looking for

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree.
2–3 years of experience in electrical validation or hardware testing.
Proficiency with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, VNA, and BERT.
Experience with high-speed protocols, FPGA workflows, and Intel Xeon platforms.
Expertise in Ethernet switching and optical transceiver validation.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.
Experience with SI/PI simulation tools like HyperLynx or Sigrity.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards including IEEE, PCI-SIG, and JEDEC.

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