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Sr. Hardware EngineerPalo Alto, CA - Onsite$47.00-62.00 / hrContract SummaryIn this position within the Autonomy Hardware team, you will validate the automotive SoC solutions, build up validation and benchmark framework to identify gaps and risks at component and module levels. You will collaborate with other cross-functional teams to gather all the test requirements, conduct test sequences, collect data, and ensure that the test results meet the performance requirements as specified by the architecture.ResponsibilitiesFamiliar with HW IP datasheets and user guides, extract critical information regarding register access sequences, expected operation sequences, and their corresponding results, including register maps, timing diagrams, and command sequences.Develop test vectors based on the specifications outlined in the datasheet, considering valid and invalid input scenarios, edge cases for register settings, timing and sequence requirements; enhance the test vectors by incorporating variations in conditions (temperature, voltage) to ensure robustness.Conduct tests on hardware platforms using appropriate lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers). Employ debuggers to monitor register accesses and trace execution paths during testing.Gather data from tests, noting any discrepancies from expected outcomes. Perform function validation by assessing whether observed results align with expected results from the datasheet / user guides. Conduct failure analysis and identify potential root causes for any failures, such as timing issues, incorrect register settings, or environmental factors.Have a hands-on understanding of protocols like JTAG, SPI, I2C, and UART, focusing on signal integrity and communication sequences; use tools to probe these interfaces and verify correct operation during the bring-up phase.Utilize oscilloscopes to inspect eye diagrams and other analog characteristics to assess signal integrity of high-speed IOs. Measure jitter, rise / fall times, and overall signal quality to ensure compliance with specifications.Design and implement simple test fixtures using reference design kits, cables, and connectors to facilitate testing of the hardware IP, ensuring the test fixture can accommodate various configurations to test different scenarios.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $47 - $62
