Senior Hardware Validation Engineer

Full Timesenior

Palo Alto, CaliforniaPosted 8 weeks ago

Role Overview

Wing Assistant is hiring a Senior Hardware Validation Engineer. This is a full-time role in Palo Alto, California. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

About Wing:

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.

About the Role:

Wing is looking for a Senior Hardware Validation Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering team. This role is onsite based in Palo Alto, CA. As an Senior Hardware Validation Engineer, you will join our nimble design team, which is tasked with building unmanned, autonomous delivery vehicles and their support systems. You will be responsible for hardware product excellence by leading system-level design validation and performance optimization. You will contribute your experience in system hardware design and verification, as well as your knowledge of the overall system architecture for both our aircraft and ground infrastructure. Additionally, you will define the hardware system quality and validation strategy for new products regarding high-speed interfaces, signal/power integrity, system integration, user experience, and more.

What You’ll Do:

Technical Leader managing overall hardware system design integrity and quality optimization of our aircraft and ground infrastructure.
Lead cross functional collaboration in owning test plan development, managing validation plans, troubleshooting issues, and documenting results to ensure product design quality and system performance.
Lead complete design verification planning and test execution, including signal characterization, power delivery and system interoperability testing through leveraging internal and partner resources.
Lead cross-functional teams and drive issues resolution including those related to hardware architecture, system performance, production quality and overall system integration.
Lead contract manufacturing partners and suppliers on transitioning products from concept to mass production and partner with engineering team leaders to assess the technical feasibility of the system program schedule.

What You’ll Need:

8+ years of experience in consumer electronics/embedded system design engineering, including CPU/SoC, memory, high speed communication interfaces, low speed busses and/or power supplies.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, System Engineering, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience managing OEM/ODM/JDM/CM partners and working with CPU/chipset, memory vendors.
Understand the entire product development process for mass-volume production design, with focus on design for manufacturing and design for test.
Experience in one of these: signal/power integrity simulation and lab correlation in both frequency & time domain. Software programming for test automation and validation script development.
Applied experience with interface technologies: CAN, USB, I2C, RS232, Ethernet and aircraft system technologies: GPS, IMUs, Air Data Systems, Servos/Motors, Cameras and RF Communications.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

Salary Range

$211,000—$224,000 USD

Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Senior Hardware Validation Engineer position at Wing Assistant?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Wing Assistant. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Senior Hardware Validation Engineer position at Wing Assistant located?

This position is based in Palo Alto, California. Wing Assistant has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior Hardware Validation Engineer at Wing Assistant earn?

Wing Assistant has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Hardware Validation Engineer role at Wing Assistant posted?

This role was posted on May 15, 2026 (59 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Hardware Validation Engineer role at Wing Assistant require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Wing Assistant lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.