Full-Time

Hardware Lab Engineer

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Astera Labs

Astera Labs

201-500 employees

Provides semiconductor connectivity solutions for AI

Compensation Overview

$120k - $190k/yr

Senior

Santa Clara, CA, USA

Category
Hardware Engineering
Hardware Validation & Testing
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Cadence Allegro
Oscilloscope
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 5+ years of Experience in a hardware lab performing board-level validation, bring-up, testing, and/or related tasks
  • Bachelor's degree in electronics, electrical engineering, or similar field or an associate's degree in the same field with an additional 3+ years of Experience
  • Ability to troubleshoot and debug PCBAs using standard test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies) while documenting results
  • Strong understanding of circuit design, PCBAs, and board-level validation, including fluency in interpreting circuit schematics and board layouts (e.g., via Cadence Allegro)
  • Skilled in soldering and rework, including advanced techniques for dense, high-complexity boards
  • Self-starter with the Ability to work both independently and as a team to handle open-ended tasks
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to document and formalize procedures from verbal instructions and information gathered during execution
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Perform initial bring-up of new PCBAs, debugging and validating board functionality
  • Execute test plans for validating electrical performance at the board level
  • PCB rework and soldering
  • Configure, calibrate, maintain, and mediate usage of lab equipment
  • Develop efficient workflows and maintain lab organization for optimal productivity
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues
  • Document validation and bring up results clearly and concisely
  • Develop and maintain procedures pertaining to lab operations
  • Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements to boost efficiency and streamline workflows
Desired Qualifications
  • 8+ years of Experience in a hardware lab performing board-level validation, bring-up, and testing complex prototypes
  • Ability to hand solder 0201 components
  • Experience with complete inventory management and asset tracking
  • Experience with assembling and maintaining server racks or similar hardware systems
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs safely

Astera Labs provides semiconductor-based connectivity solutions aimed at improving the performance of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Their products, which include PCIe, CXL, and Ethernet solutions, are designed to facilitate high-speed data transfer, addressing the challenges posed by the 'memory wall' that can limit computing performance. The company serves clients in the growing cloud AI market, including data centers and businesses that depend on AI and cloud applications. Astera Labs distinguishes itself from competitors through its focus on overcoming memory access limitations and has received recognition in the semiconductor industry for its contributions. The company's goal is to lead in the development of connectivity solutions that enhance high-performance computing.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Astera Labs' PCIe 6.0 technology collaboration with Micron achieves 27 GB/s speeds.
  • Recent investments by Vestor Capital and Great Lakes Advisors boost growth potential.
  • Dr. Craig Barratt's board appointment brings valuable tech industry expertise.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition in PCIe 6.0 technology could create market tensions.
  • Rapid tech advancements may challenge Astera Labs' innovation pace.
  • Significant investments may pressure Astera Labs to deliver high returns.

What makes Astera Labs unique

  • Astera Labs specializes in PCIe, CXL, and Ethernet connectivity solutions for AI infrastructure.
  • The company addresses the 'memory wall' issue, enhancing computing performance.
  • Astera Labs partners with leading processor vendors and cloud service providers.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

2%
The Next Platform
Mar 28th, 2025
Future Proofing Inference Servers With PCI-Express Switches

At the GPU Technical Conference 2025 last week, Astera Labs did two things.

MarketBeat
Mar 23rd, 2025
Vestor Capital LLC Makes New $13.54 Million Investment in Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALAB)

Vestor Capital LLC makes new $13.54 million investment in Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALAB).

MarketBeat
Mar 15th, 2025
Great Lakes Advisors LLC Makes New $10.22 Million Investment in Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALAB)

Great Lakes Advisors LLC makes new $10.22 million Investment in Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALAB).

ExtremeTech
Mar 10th, 2025
Micron's First PCIe 6.0 SSD Hits 27GBps

Toms also reported that Astera is working on a new signal booster for PCIe devices using riser cards and extenders.

StorageReview
Mar 10th, 2025
Astera Labs Demonstrates PCIe 6.0 SSD Reaching 27 GB/s

At DesignCon 2025, Astera Labs demonstrated PCIe 6.x interoperability, highlighting the significant potential of next-generation storage connectivity.