CareerPlan

RFIC Characterization and Validation Lead

San Diego, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead RFIC validation and characterization for wireless transceivers integrated into complex SoCs, ensuring silicon readiness and performance targets.

Role type

Senior IC RFIC Characterization and Validation Lead

Builds

Wireless SoC products with integrated RF transceivers

Domain

Wireless communications, RFIC design, SoC integration

Required skills

RF test development, hands-on debug, performance characterization, technical leadership, Python scripting, RF test equipment operation, RF fundamentals, wireless transceiver architecture, RF PCB design, RFIC block-level schematics

Preferred skills

People management, large-scale project management, wireless standards compliance, RFIC design and simulation, SoC design and simulation, production calibration and ATE test flows

Technologies

Python, Perl, TCL, C++, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Signal Analyzers, Signal Generators, ATE

Responsibilities

Define validation and characterization plans with coverage and exit criteria; drive bring-up and functional validation from first silicon to final product; perform hands-on bench testing, characterization, and debug of RF SoC IP; automate RF measurements and data analysis; design and develop radio calibrations; debug complex chip-level and board-level issues; generate comprehensive RF design verification reports.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership