Staff IoT RF Validation Engineer

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 RF and DSP design validation of wireless 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

• Define system validation tests and optimize performance

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

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

• Perform RF lab measurements 

• Coordinate with IC design, firmware and software teams for product definition, algorithm development and testing.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, PhD in Electrical Engineering

• 10+ years of professional 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

• 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)

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

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

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

Bonus Skills and Experience

• Advanced DSP knowledge 

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

• Experience in revision control and configuration management systems

What we offer

We offer you a key role in the IoT industry in a dynamic, fast growing and profitable company. Our modern office space close to the brand-new metro line B brings vibrant Rennes city center to our door.   https://www.rennes-business.com/en/why-rennes/
You will also get to work with a fun and great team of top industry experts. At Silicon Labs we also care greatly about our employees and want to be a truly great place to work.

Perks and Benefits

• Meal vouchers for lunch  

• Employee Referral Program 

• Employee Wellness Program  

• Paid days for philanthropy/volunteering 

• Partial home working possibility 

We prioritize the time for social activities, competitions, after work dinners and so much more!