Mixed-Signal Design Validation Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Mixed-Signal Design Validation Engineer

Description

• Bring up and characterize high-speed mixed-signal circuits.

• Perform system validation of electro-optical transceivers.

• Develop and implement tests, debug unexpected issues, and produce meaningful analysis from lab data.

Responsibilities

• Build validation test suites for high-speed I/Os and analog circuits.

• Characterize analog, digital, and mixed-signal blocks across process, voltage, and temperature variations; correlate data with simulations.

• Lead debugging of technically challenging issues with creative solutions.

• Provide feedback to analog circuit designers on silicon performance, design quality, and margins.

• Build and run test scripts to optimize overall system performance.

• Lead discussions with cross-functional teams to optimize mixed-signal circuit performance.

• Develop tools and scripts for electrical characterization and chip bring-up.

• Take ownership for training new engineers in validation practices.

Requirements

• BS degree (or equivalent experience) with 2 years experience or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills.

• Highly adaptable to time-sensitive, critical issues.

• Experience in silicon bring-up, debugging, and use of lab instrumentation.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple bring-ups.

• In-depth technical knowledge of fundamental analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits.

• Ability to write scripts for validation, debugging, data analysis, and automation.

• Proficiency in Python, Git, MATLAB, and JMP.

Benefits

• Base salary range: $116,000–$189,750 (Level 2) or $136,000–$218,500 (Level 3), depending on location and experience.

• Equity and benefits.