Hardware Validation Engineer II

Post Date

Mar 11, 2026

Location

Sunnyvale,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94089
US
May 15, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

SJC-88621a10-8e66-4ac2-b1b5-5d55f491686e

Pay Rate

$44 - $55 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Hardware Validation Engineer to join one of the world's leading technology companies. This will be part of the Reality Labs organization which brings people around the world through next generation Augmented, Mixed, and Virtual Reality. The main function of a hardware engineer is to research, design, develop, test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. A typical hardware engineer is responsible for the manufacture and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.

As a Sustaining Engineer, you will own post ramp qualifications, second source qualifications, and quality improvements for Wearable devices at Meta RL. You will partner with other electrical engineers during development, take over products as they reach maturity, and support them through end-of-life. You must be a great hands-on engineer and generalist that can wear many hats across EE, RF, Displays, Power, Audio, etc., and have strong interpersonal skills and experience working with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have expertise in electrical and hardware design and have shipped consumer devices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

● Take ownership of hardware projects from production ramp through end-of-life.
● Develop and qualify hardware changes, including new components and design/process changes.
● Participate in engineering reviews, such as schematic, layout, and DFM, with both cross-functional teams and external engineering partners.
● Develop system test plans, including test methodology and coverage, to validate changes and ensure product reliability.
● Create documentation such as Engineering Change Orders and general process documentation.
● Monitor data and test reports from design validation, production builds, and field returns to identify potential issues.
● Participate in Failure Analysis.

Pay rate: $55/hr

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

BS in Electrical or Computer Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.
● 2+ years of direct experience in electrical hardware engineering and/or sustaining engineering.
● Knowledge of the technical rigor and processes required to bring a product to market at scale.
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional engineering teams.
● Experience working with external partners, such as vendors and manufacturers.
● Experience reading and creating technical documentation such as datasheets, technical drawings, block diagrams, etc.
● Experience with common lab and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, etc.
● Experience utilizing schematic and layout tools such as Cadence.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

● MS in Electrical or Computer Systems Engineering.
● Experience within the Consumer Electronics industry.
● Experience with offshore manufacturing partners.
● Experience with electrical subsystems, such as Power/Battery, Display/Camera, Wireless/RF, Audio, etc.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.