Senior Engineer - RF Validation

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 at www.silabs.com.

Job Description

How the team works: Systems Hardware Engineering group has openings for engineering talent with expertise in RF & Wireless validation/testing. We are looking for RF Test & Validation Engineers with hands on experience in Test/Validation of RF/Wireless Products for WLAN/BT/BLE/Zigbee standards. Candidate will be participating in all phases of product Validation like the FPGA Pre Silicon testing, Post Silicon IC Package /Module & Board level testing. They would be involved in conducting RF as well as Wireless Testing.

The Validation Team is the critical link between the Designers and the datasheet of the products. This team verifies that the product meets the performance requirements. In case of yes, the team generates a datasheet from the collected characterization results. In case of not, the Validation Team works with the Designers to identify the root cause and fix it. The team is responsible for the operation of the radio system and the corresponding domains of a wireless MCU, let it be analog or digital, peripheral or core, RF or baseband signaling, power amplifier or packet handler, oscillator or random pattern generator, any other transmitter or receiver function. This team is responsible for enabling the underlying HW for all our wireless solutions, including Bluetooth, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Z-Wave or Proprietary.

Learn more about our Wireless solutions here: https://www.silabs.com/products/wireless

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct RF validation and regulatory testing for WLAN, BT, BLE, and Zigbee products.
• Debug RF design and modulation issues for WLAN, BT, BLE, and Zigbee protocols, and collaborate with the design team to resolve them.
• Develop and debug automation scripts in Python for testing and validating products at various temperatures.
• Create Power BI reports from test data, analyze the results, and generate datasheets based on conclusions.
• Perform board-level bring-up and debugging tasks.

Preferred Skills:

• 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Python and basic C programming.
• Experience in data processing and analysis using Power BI or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals and basic RF circuits.
• Familiarity with test equipment such as RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, signal analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Experience with RF PCB boards and FPGA boards is a plus.

Qualifications:

• B.E/M.E in Electronics & Communication Engineering.

Benefits & Perks:

Not only will you be joining a highly skilled and tight-knit team where every engineer makes a significant impact on the product; we also strive for good work/life balance and to make our environment welcoming and fun. 

• Equity Rewards (RSUs) 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 
• Insurance plans with Outpatient cover 
• National Pension Scheme (NPS) 
• Flexible work policy 
• Childcare support 

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.