Senior IoT RF 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 at www.silabs.com.

Meet the Team  

We are developing highly flexible wireless SoCs in a fast-paced environment. The IoT Validation team has a vital role in ensuring product performance, scalability, and time to market. We are looking for an experienced engineer focusing on RF and DSP design validation of wireless IPs for low-power, high performance 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 before shipping products.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to initial development of Zigbee, BLE, Wi-SUN, ZWave, MBus, and proprietary PHY configurations for Silicon Labs RF SoCs

• Perform pre-silicon testing utilizing a combination of block or chip-level test benches and FPGA emulation

• Generating test requirements from specifications compliant with the standards and protocols

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

• Perform lab measurements including RX sensitivity, frequency/baudrate/deviation tolerance, blocking, TX output power, PA modulation characteristics, EVM and more

• Provide technical expertise, up to and including owning the investigation, for radio issues which may be escalations from Applications, PTE, Systems, Marketing, etc.

• Work with Systems and Design teams to review the PRD to ensure we design and build quality products that can be thoroughly characterized under the constraints of schedule.

• Provide guidance to the SW team on proper RF SW implementations for a scalable test infrastructure platform and tools for efficient workflows

Skills You Will Need

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSEE + 6 years of relevant experience or MSEE + 4 years of relevant experience

• Experience using Python or other high-level modeling language/tool for designing and evaluating communication systems and algorithms

• Strong grasp of analog signal fundamentals, basic circuit components, and specifications

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

• Experience with RF signal chains including LNAs, mixers, PAs, A/D and D/A

• Experience with digital modulation formats (MSK/FSK, OQPSK, OOK/ASK, etc)

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

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

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

The following qualifications will be considered a plus:

• Familiarity with basic operation of CMOS transistors, op-amps

• Experience in revision control and configuration management systems

Benefits & Perks 

You can look forward to the following benefits:   

• Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental and vision plans

• Highly competitive salary

• 401k plan with match and Roth plan option

• Equity rewards (RSUs)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Life/AD&D and disability coverage

• Flexible spending accounts

• Adoption assistance

• Back-Up childcare

• Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance)

• Flexible PTO schedule

• 3 paid volunteer days per year

• Charitable contribution match

• Tuition reimbursement

• Free downtown parking

• Onsite gym

• Monthly wellness offerings

• Free snacks

• Monthly company updates with our CEO

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $118,650 - $220,350 USD. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location where work will be performed and applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus, equity package and a comprehensive benefits package.

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.