Electrical Validation Engineer, Level 4

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 Company’s 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. 

We’re looking for an Electrical Validation Engineer to join the Spectacles team!

What you’ll 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:

• Associate's 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)