Hardware Validation Procedures and Documentation Lead

Quick Facts

• Role: Hardware Validation Procedures and Documentation Lead

• Focus: Validation plans, test procedures, and documentation for L6, L10, and L11 products

• Collaboration: Cross-functional engineering teams and external partners

Description

Lead the development and maintenance of validation plans, detailed test procedures, and supporting documentation for L6, L10, and L11 products. Collaborate with hardware, software, firmware, system, and validation engineers to define test coverage, prerequisites, configurations, execution steps, and acceptance criteria. Translate engineering requirements into clear, executable instructions, verify procedures through hands-on execution/pilot runs, and provide training and technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Define validation coverage and acceptance criteria with cross-functional teams

• Create procedural documentation covering equipment setup, tools/commands, expected results, data collection, and troubleshooting

• Verify and refine procedures through hands-on execution and pilot runs to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and readiness for use

• Provide technical guidance and training to internal engineers, JDM partners, and vendors

• Serve as the primary contact for validation questions and issues; clarify procedures and coordinate with engineering owners

• Establish documentation templates, review/approval processes, revision control, and traceability between requirements, procedures, and results

• Keep documentation aligned with product revisions, hardware configurations, and software/firmware releases

• Incorporate execution feedback and lessons learned to improve usability and validation efficiency

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience

• 6+ years of relevant experience in hardware/system validation or related engineering roles

• Proven experience developing validation plans, test procedures, troubleshooting guides, or engineering documentation used internally and externally

• Strong understanding of hardware and system validation: test coverage, configuration management, pass/fail criteria, failure isolation, and validation evidence

• Ability to translate complex technical information into precise, practical instructions

• Hands-on experience executing validation procedures and troubleshooting hardware/software/firmware interactions

• Experience working across engineering disciplines supporting JDMs/ODMs/OEMs/vendors

• Experience using AI tools and agentic workflows for validation planning and documentation, with verification of technical accuracy and reliability

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to lead technical reviews and deliver training

• Strong organizational skills to manage documentation dependencies and changing priorities

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed (at least 20%)

Benefits

• Base salary range: 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD (based on location, experience, and internal pay benchmarks)

• Equity and benefits eligibility