System Validation Engineer

About Lyte

Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit www.lyte.ai

If you’re excited about building impactful technology in a dynamic, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you!

About The Role

We are looking for a hands-on, lab-centric person to own system-level bringup and debug of our electro-optical hardware – a complex system of mixed-signal ASICs, photonic modules, DSP chips, and power management ICs. Your core strength: methodically isolating problems and localizing them to a specific component or subsystem. Potential to grow into a module lead role.

What You'll Do

Lead PCB and system-level bringup, first power-on through functional validation
Isolate failures in a complex system of mixed-signal ASICs, photonics, DSP chips, and power management ICs, localizing each issue to a specific component or subsystem
Debug hardware/firmware interactions and analog circuit behavior using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
Perform signal integrity and power integrity measurements; localize sources of noise and cross-talk
Drive failure analysis on prototype and production units; turn findings into corrective actions
Validate chip-to-board communication (I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO)
Build test plans with clear pass/fail criteria and Python automation for lab and production testing
Support offshore manufacturing partners on assembly validation, calibration, and production test

Required Qualifications

BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering from a top research university
3–6 years of hands-on lab experience in PCB bringup, system validation, signal/power integrity, or failure analysis
Solid analog circuit knowledge – bias networks, LDOs, PLLs, ADCs/DACs, mixed-signal interfaces – and the instincts to debug them at the bench
Opto-electronic debug experience: optical power meters, photodetectors, spectrum analyzers
Python for test automation and data analysis
Fluent reading schematics, layout files, and datasheets

Preferred Qualifications

Board-level work with SiP or ASIC platforms
Experience with embedded microcontrollers, SoCs, and FPGAs
Reliability testing (thermal cycling, HALT, HASS); taking products into mass production

Benefits (subject to location and local regulations)

Competitive salary and equity
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible vacation and time-off policy
Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team

The Pay Range For This Role Is

130,000 - 200,000 USD per year(Bay Area, CA)
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