RFIC Validation and Characterization Engineer
Core
Perform test, debug, and measurement for RF SoC IP to enable end-to-end RF integration solutions for advanced Wireless SoC products.
Role type
RFIC Validation and Characterization Engineer
Builds
Wireless SoC products with integrated radio transceivers
Domain
Wireless communications, RFIC design, SoC integration
Required skills
RF test development, hands-on debug, performance characterization, reporting, Python scripting, RF test equipment operation, RF fundamentals, wireless transceiver architectures, digital communication systems, RF/PLL/wireless system measurements, RF PCB board design, RFIC block-level schematics
Preferred skills
MS degree, strong RF background, RF systems fundamentals, RF PCB board design and development, RFIC design and simulation, SOC design and simulation
Technologies
Python, Perl, TCL, C++, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, signal generators
Responsibilities
Perform hands-on bench testing, characterization, and debugging of RF SoC IP including transmitters, receivers, PLLs, power amplifiers, and ADCs/DACs. Drive the bring-up and functional validation of new wireless SoCs, from first silicon to final product. Design and develop Radio calibrations, including algorithm creation and optimization. Automate RF measurements and data analysis by writing robust scripts to control test equipment and the device under test (DUT). Characterize and optimize key RF performance metrics such as EVM, spectral mask, phase noise, sensitivity, IP3, NF, and ACPR. Debug complex chip-level and board-level issues, including desense and EMI problems. Collaborate with RF Systems, Design, and Integration teams on board layout, test methodology, and calibration programming. Generate comprehensive RF design verification, characterization, and test reports. Develop and support RF calibration and test routines for ATE mass production environments. Design external matching networks to optimize transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) radio performance.
