Sr Power Validation Engineer (NetSec)

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Your Career  As a member of the Hardware Engineering team, you will perform hands-on validation testing for various power delivery circuits including DC/DC, LDO and load switches that are crucial to providing reliable power in our platforms. Using an overall system design approach you will also work very closely with the board design, layout and lab teams for board power design reviews, characterization and validation. The Hardware Engineering team is an interdisciplinary team including: board design, mechanical engineering, signal integrity, PCB layout, and validation test. You will also collaborate cross-functionally with product management, software, operations and quality assurance.

Board level Power Design : Using a system level approach be able to contribute by making power solution recommendations for CPU subsystems, network switching chips and other devices using LDOs, switching regulators etc using requirements from the board designer. Have the ability to generate sample schematics, review board layouts and help with system bring up. System Validation Testing:  Execute comprehensive validation test plans utilizing automated test suites to characterize DC/DC converters. Test Automation:  Develop and maintain test scripts to interface with lab equipment for automated, high-throughput data collection.  Leverage AI where possible for further automation and analysis of results. Root Cause Analysis:  Troubleshoot power system issues including transient response, stability, and thermal management Qualifications Your Experience 1. Lab Instrumentation & Measurement Precision Equipment: Knowledge and operation of Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), Oscilloscopes, Digital Multimeters (DMM), Programmable AC/DC Power Supplies. Power Analysis: Familiarity with Arbitrary Waveform Generator (Arb) for power circuit testing(Required).  Hands-on experience with the Keysight N6705 DC Power Analyzer is preferred. Dynamic Loading:  Experience configuring Electronic Loads (E-loads) for transient and steady-state load profiling. 2. Automation & Software Python Programming: Demonstrated ability to write scripts for test automation.(Required) Instrument Control: Proficiency in using PyVISA or SCPI commands to communicate with and control lab hardware. (Required) Environment Scripting: Experience with windows batch files and linux shell scripting for automated test environment setup and execution. (Required) 3. Power Electronics & Analog Design - Required DC/DC Topologies: In-depth knowledge of Buck, Boost, and LDO regulators, including feedback loop stability and efficiency analysis. Passive Component Characterization: Advanced understanding of capacitors (MLCC, Tantalum, Polymer) and inductors, specifically their