Location This role is based onsite in Santa Clara, California About the Job You're Considering As a Senior Electrical Design & Validation Engineer, you will lead the electrical validation and characterization of complex printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) that enable next-generation high-speed products. This role provides end-to-end ownership of electrical signoff while partnering closely with design, layout, firmware, and system teams to deliver reliable, compliant, and high-performing hardware. Your Role

• Lead end-to-end electrical characterization, validation, and signoff for complex, multilayer PCBAs with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe and DDR.
• Drive root-cause analysis of electrical and high-speed failures, recommending and influencing corrective actions across design and layout.
• Execute signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), and PDN characterization to ensure margin, robustness, and performance.
• Lead board bring-up activities for first-silicon and early prototype hardware using advanced lab instrumentation.
• Evaluate power consumption, thermal interactions, and electrical performance under functional and stress conditions.
• Partner closely with design, layout, firmware, and system teams to resolve cross-domain issues impacting electrical performance.
• Support EMI/EMC pre-compliance investigations and regulatory readiness efforts.

Your Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in PCBA electrical characterization, validation, or high-speed hardware engineering, aligned with a senior-level role.
• Proven expertise validating high-speed interfaces such as PCIe and DDR memory.
• Strong foundation in signal integrity, power integrity, and PDN analysis.
• Advanced debug experience using high-speed lab instrumentation (e.g., oscilloscopes, TDRs, logic and protocol analyzers).
• Ability to review and interpret schematics and PCB layouts using tools such as OrCAD, Allegro, Altium, or Valor.
• Experience defining test methodologies, automation strategies, and repeatable validation flows.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence across functions.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: 73,150 - 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

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini's discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.