Electrical Design Validation Engineer Location This is a onsite role based in Newark, California. About the job you're considering We are seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to help develop next-generation automotive electronic control units (ECUs) and computing platforms that power advanced vehicle architectures. In this role, you will lead the design, development, validation, and production launch of innovative low-voltage electrical/electronic systems, zonal controllers, power distribution units, infotainment, and ADAS computing platforms. You will collaborate across hardware, software, manufacturing, systems, and vehicle integration teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions that support cutting-edge automotive technologies. Youe Role

• Develop and execute detailed electrical characterization and validation test plans for Ecus across multiple versions and revisions
• Perform bench-level electrical testing to validate design integrity, performance, and reliability
• Own module-level design verification activities to ensure ECUs meet product and manufacturing requirements
• Partner cross-functionally with Electrical Engineering teams to define test strategies and validation criteria
• Support development of scalable test hardware and software automation frameworks
• Analyze results and deliver clear, structured reporting to stakeholders, driving data-informed decisions

Your Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and launching automotive electronic hardware systems into production environments.
• Strong expertise in automotive ECU hardware design, including schematic capture, PCB design processes, board bring-up, debug, and validation.
• Experience with signal integrity, timing analysis, thermal validation, environmental testing, EMC/EMI compliance, and product qualification activities.
• Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver complex automotive electronics programs.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience performing root cause analysis and driving corrective actions through resolution.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and technical leadership skills.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is:79,750- 174,000. Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law. The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction. These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity. It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws. Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility