Sr Silicon Systems Validation Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Ireland - Dublin, IE
Job Summary:
This role is for a Sr Silicon Systems Validation Engineer to strengthen the company's Ultra-WideBand (UWB) Semiconductor design and test validation team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with loosely defined problems and creating innovative solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Debug faulty products, root-cause analysis, and defect reporting.
* Work with cross-functional teams on the application of UWB in customer products.
* Partner with project management and engineering leadership to develop lab characterization plans for UWB ICs.
* Design test solutions for characterization of UWB ICs.
* Identify test-gaps and time-consuming tests and build solutions that are reliable and fast to improve time-to-market.
* Design, Build and Execute lab characterization tests using automated test software (Python based).
* Debug, analyze and report on IC functionality and performance.
* Analyze large datasets, write technical reports, and contribute measurement results to the product Datasheet.
* Work closely with IC designers and architects to improve the product performance.
* Drive data-review meetings for specification compliance.
Requirements:
* A strong degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
* 5+ years' experience in the areas of IC and system validation.
* Experience in evaluating/characterizing ICs, preferably wireless ICs.
* Experience C programming in Embedded microcontroller environments.
* Experience with automated test equipment set-ups and scripting (Python, LabVIEW, etc.).
* Well versed in the usage of lab equipment (oscilloscope, programmable power supplies, signal generators, spectrum analyzer, etc.).
* RF experience is highly desirable since many of the application challenges with Qorvo's technology involve RF-related issues including PCB layout & optimization, antenna selection and filtering at frequencies up to 10GHz.
* Knowledge of one or more wireless technologies like UWB, WLAN, Bluetooth is desirable.
* A systematic problem-solving approach and a strong desire to see the product succeed.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced cross functional team environment.
* Ability to work on own initiative to come up with innovative solutions.
Estimated Salary:
$120,000 - $150,000 per year