Test & Validation Engineering Manager

Our client is seeking a Test & Validation Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for the validation, qualification, interoperability, and production readiness of next-generation high-speed connectivity products, including Active Electrical Cables (AEC) and Active Copper Cables (ACC).This is an opportunity to combine technical leadership, people management, and hands-on engineering while working with cutting-edge 112G, 224G, and future high-speed signaling technologies. This role is on site in Middletown, PA, relocation help is available for the right person !Responsibilities:Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Test & Validation Engineers and techniciansOwn validation strategy, DVT execution, and release readinessDrive high-speed electrical validation, including PAM4, BER/PRBS, eye diagram, jitter, and signal integrity testingDevelop and expand laboratory automation using Python and automated test frameworksTroubleshoot complex hardware, firmware, signal integrity, power integrity, and system-level issuesPartner with Hardware, Firmware, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, and customer-facing teams throughout the product lifecycleSupport customer qualification efforts and critical issue resolutionEstablish best practices for test methodologies, documentation, and laboratory operationsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field8+ years of experience in hardware validation, test engineering, or high-speed product developmentLeadership experience managing engineers and driving technical executionStrong understanding of SerDes, PAM4, BER/PRBS testing, signal integrity, jitter analysis, and high-speed systemsExperience with BERTs, high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, VNAs, and automated test equipmentPython scripting and laboratory automation experienceProven troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skillsExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilitiesPreferred Experience:112G/224G PAM4 productsRetimer and redriver technologiesOSFP, QSFP-DD, Ethernet, CMIS, AEC, and ACC productsInteroperability, qualification, reliability, thermal, EMI/EMC, and production testingManufacturing test support and customer qualification activities