Staff Systems Integration & Test Engineer

MaxLinear, Inc.•Carlsbad, CA

15h•$117,000 - $179,000

About The Position

MaxLinear is seeking a Staff Systems Integration & Test Engineer to join their team. This position works at the intersection of hardware and software to ensure products perform reliably in real-world environments. The role involves deploying and validating new firmware releases on hardware platforms, designing and executing test plans, developing stress scenarios, debugging device issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The engineer will also document test methodologies and results, operate and interface with automation systems, and contribute to test automation script development.

Requirements

Experience working in a hands-on hardware lab environment, including test setup, measurement, and debugging device issues
Experience using or integrating with automation/test frameworks
Proficiency in Python
Knowledge of digital and analog communication systems and signal processing theory
Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly document and present technical findings
Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
BS in Electrical Engineering or related + 5 years of experience, or MS + 3 years of experience, or Ph.D.

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-speed SERDES testing
Exposure to firmware development or embedded systems testing
Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, and Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs)
Knowledge of optics and/or optical fiber networking (fiber types, connectors, electo-optical converter technology)
Familiarity with optical module standards and form-factors
Experience with data center networking infrastructure

Responsibilities

Deploy and validate new firmware releases on hardware platforms, ensuring stability and performance across product revisions
Design, build, and execute test plans to characterize product behavior in a hardware lab environment
Develop stress scenarios and edge-case test conditions to uncover product limitations and failure modes
Debug device issues using lab instrumentation, root-causing failures down to hardware or software origin
Collaborate cross-functionally with design, software, and applications engineering teams to resolve issues and improve product quality
Document test methodologies, results, and findings for internal and customer-facing use cases
Operate and interface with automation systems/frameworks used across the test lab
Contribute to test automation script development to improve test coverage, repeatability, and efficiency