Principal Test Engineer - RF & Microwave
About The Position
As a Silicon Validation Engineer, you will be responsible forvalidating new silicon devices and ensuring their successful transition fromdesign to production. This role involves developing and executing post-siliconvalidation plans, resolving complex hardware and software issues, and buildingrobust test infrastructures. You will collaborate closely with cross-functionalteams—including design, product engineering, and manufacturing—to analyzeperformance data, provide actionable feedback, and drive continuousimprovement. Strong technical expertise in RF/microwave systems, testmethodologies, and scripting for automation is essential, along with excellentproblem-solving and communication skills.
Requirements
- BSEE or related degree Engineering. MSEE is a plus.
- Minimum 8 years as a Validation or Application Engineer in the RF/microwave semiconductor field.
- Experience with both packaged test and circuit probe is preferred.
- Ability to analyze data using sound statistical methodology and effectively present technical information.
- Experience with engineering and quality requirements for integrated RF/Microwave assemblies.
- Strong RF/microwave test and measurement skill is highly desired.
- Strong problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills, including written and verbal English proficiency.
- Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Python and/or JMP is a plus
- Ability to design and review printed circuit boards (PCBs) for validation platforms
- Experience in scripting (Python, VBA, etc.).
Responsibilities
- Post-Silicon Validation: Develop and execute validation plans for new silicon devices.
- Perform functional, electrical, and performance testing on prototype chips.
- Debug and Issue Resolution: Identify, analyze, and resolve silicon issues using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc).
- Work closely with design, verification, and test teams to root-cause failures.
- Test Infrastructure Development: Create automated test scripts and frameworks (Python, VBA, etc).
- Develop hardware setups for validation (test boards, probe cards, sockets).
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect and analyze large datasets to characterize silicon performance.
- Document findings and provide feedback to design teams for improvements.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interface with design, product engineering, and manufacturing teams.
- Support customers bring-up and field issue replication when needed.
- Othertasks will be assigned during the course of your employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
