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Job Description
Qorvo, a leading semiconductor solutions provider, seeks a Silicon Systems Validation Engineer to strengthen its Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) Semiconductor design and test validation team.
**Job Summary:** Silicon Systems Validation Engineer to ensure flawless silicon systems in customer products and high-volume silicon of the highest quality.
**About the Role:**
- 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, Lab VIEW, 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 10 GHz
- 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
Qorvo is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.