Senior Validation Engineer
Core
Validating RF performance and DSP design for low-power wireless System-on-Chip (SoC) IoT products, ensuring product scalability and time-to-market.
Role type
Senior IC RF Validation Engineer
Builds
Low-power wireless SoCs for smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets
Domain
Semiconductor / Wireless Communications / IoT
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
RF signal chain knowledge (LNAs, mixers, PAs, A/D, D/A converters), RF hardware testing with lab instruments (signal generator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer), Python programming, automated test system development, cross-layer validation (PHY to application), system-level debugging
Preferred skills
Knowledge of wireless standards (Bluetooth LE, 802.15.4, 802.11 WiFi), Git version control, DSP knowledge (FIR filtering), team leadership
Technologies
Python, Gitlab, Github, BitBucket, Signal generators, Spectrum analyzers, Network analyzers, Oscilloscopes, DMMs
Responsibilities
Bring-up and validate new IP on silicon, perform RF hardware testing from building block to system level, develop system-level RF test architectures, define cross-layer validation requirements, create or modify tests within software frameworks, lead complex system-level debugging
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC