[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All ON Semiconductor jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/on-semiconductor/) · [Search jobs](/search/) ON Semiconductor · San Jose, CA # Principal Engineer- Design San Jose, CA, United States Senior individual contributor $131,100.00 - 222,755.00 Design Listed on ON Semiconductor ’s official careers site. Posted August 31, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on ON Semiconductor ’s careers site →](https://hctz.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/2506304) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [ON Semiconductor ](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/on-semiconductor/) / Principal Engineer- Design ## Job description onsemi is seeking a highly motivated System Validation Engineer to join our growing System Validation team in San Jose, CA. The successful candidate will play a key role in validating next-generation power management solutions, including multiphase digital controllers, Smart Power Stages (SPS), SmartFET, eFuse, Gate Driver devices, and associated power-delivery systems. Working as part of a cross-functional product development team, you will be responsible for developing validation strategies, executing system-level testing, identifying root causes of complex issues, and ensuring products meet all functional, performance, reliability, and customer requirements. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge power solutions used in Automotive, AI, server, cloud computing, CPU, and GPU applications. The role aligns with internal System Validation activities covering validation planning, pre silicon validation execution, board bring-up, characterization, automation, and silicon readiness. ## Responsibilities Develop and execute comprehensive system validation plans covering functional, electrical, system, reliability, and application-level requirements. Design and implement validation methodologies, measurement techniques, and test systems for new product development. Perform hands-on laboratory validation, characterization, and debug of silicon and system platforms. Develop automated test solutions using Python, LabVIEW, or similar software tools. Create validation hardware, test fixtures, and supporting circuitry as required. Validate product functionality, protection features, telemetry, comms interfaces, power sequencing, fault handling, and system performance. Execute electrical characterization across operating conditions including voltage, load, temperature, and transient scenarios. Analyze validation data, identify root causes, and work closely with Design, Product Engineering, Applications, Firmware, and ATE teams to resolve issues. Support silicon bring-up activities and contribute to release to market readiness. Document validation results, generate technical reports, and present findings to project teams and management. Support continuous improvement of validation methodologies, test automation frameworks, and best practices. ## Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. 8–12 years of relevant industry experience in semiconductor, power electronics, system validation, or hardware development. Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit fundamentals. Experience using laboratory equipment such as: Oscilloscopes, Electronic loads, Logic analyzers, Signal and spectrum analyzers. Experience troubleshooting complex hardware and silicon-related issues. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. ### Salary onsemi is excited to share the base salary range for this position is $131,100.00 - 222,755.00 exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. The final pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, education, experience, and/or consideration of internal equity of our current team members. We also offer a competitive benefits package. [https://www.onsemi.com/site/pdf/Benefits-Summary-USA.pdf](https://www.onsemi.com/site/pdf/Benefits-Summary-USA.pdf) ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 31, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 48 days - Location: San Jose, CA, United States - Pay: $131,100.00 - 222,755.00[Apply on ON Semiconductor ’s careers site →](https://hctz.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/2506304) ## More jobs at ON Semiconductor ### [Member of Technical Staff, Analog Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/on-semiconductor/jobs/780b2338ad11de888d47/) San Jose, CA, United States ### [Applications Engineer (Power Management, DC-DC)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/on-semiconductor/jobs/3085917dbc7a9fef42df/) San Jose, CA, United States ### [BU pricing analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/on-semiconductor/jobs/86c63fc0b4499174fa10/) San Jose, CA, United States ### [Capacity Planner](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/on-semiconductor/jobs/ab928fd6ac2477faa0c7/) San Jose, CA, United States ### [Chief of Staff (Division)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/on-semiconductor/jobs/8c04c40347ec13214821/) San Jose, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal RFIC Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/49b46194c31c9bb9b462/) Western Digital · San Jose, CA, United States ### [Principal Design Verification Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/renesas-electronics/jobs/d3fd6c1b5d0f2416d46e/) Renesas Electronics · San Jose, CA, United States ### [Circuit Design Engineer, Principal](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/78cd34d8da60b7b89600/) Lockheed Martin · Goleta, CA ### [Principal Product Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/comfort-systems-usa/jobs/6973033b0f66ed1f6420/) Comfort Systems USA · Indianapolis, IN ### [Principal or Senior Quantum Engineer - Readout Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/484a6e8827b87cab2f3f/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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