Senior Validation Engineer

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world’s most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more atwww.silabs.com.

Why this position matters

We are developing highly flexible wireless SoCs in a fast-paced environment. The IoT RF Validation team has a vital role in ensuring product performance, scalability, and time to market. We are looking for an experienced engineer focusing on radiated and conducted RF performance measurement and DSP design validation of wireless PHY and MAC layer IPs for low-power System-on-Chip IoT products. You will be part of a specialized, highly skilled IP-SoC development team spanning multiple wireless communications technologies such as Bluetooth Low-Energy, 802.15.4 Zigbee-Thread, 802.11 Wi-Fi, Wi-SUN, and proprietary short-range wireless. You will be taking designs through the complete development lifecycle from initial concept to silicon bring-up and optimization of shipping products.

Responsibilities

• Bring-up and validate new Silicon Labs IP on silicon, providing support and feedback to cross-functional teams

• Perform RF hardware testing on different IP levels from building block to system level feature testing

• Develop system-level RF test architectures, and scalable methodologies for new wireless features.

• Define and manage cross-layer validation requirements from PHY to application level, ensuring robust end-to-end system behavior.

• Create or modify tests as needed within the test software framework.

• Lead complex system-level debugging and contribute to develop advanced validation tools for multi-protocol wireless and RF front-end solutions.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, 6+ or 4+ years or relevant experience, respectively

• Strong grasp of analog and digital signal fundamentals, basic circuit components, and their measurement methods

• Advanced knowledge of RF signal chains including LNAs, mixers, PAs, A/D and D/A converters

• Proficiency taking measurements with standard RF lab instruments (signal generator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, scope, DMM, supply)

• High proficiency in hardware testing, from planning to data review

• Experience using Python or other high-level modeling language

• Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making

• Experience developing and using automated test systems regarding hardware testing and / or software QA

• Experience in technical customer support or in field application engineering or system engineering for better understanding of customer needs

Considered as a plus:

• Knowledge of common wireless communications standards and protocols such as Bluetooth low-energy, 802.15.4, 802.11 WiFi

• Experience in revision control and code management systems (e.g. Gitlab / Github / BitBucket (Stash))

• Basic DSP knowledge (up/down sampling, FIR filtering)

• Demonstrated ability to generate high output in a self-driven manner

• Experience in leading a team of 3-5 technical people in a project or sub-project to convey deliverables and achieve milestones in a timely manner

Silicon Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and job-related criteria without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.