ResponsibilitiesMaxLinear is seeking a Principal Test Development Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will focus on the following:
- Develop ATE test solutions for highly integrated RF SoC ICs for Wireless, Cable, and High-Speed Interconnect transceiver applications
- Lead cross-functional discussions on testability architecture, design for test, efficient test solution development, and ATE test HW design
- Define, document, and drive best practices within test engineering team
- Drive R&D experiments for new hardware and software design concepts
- Evaluate new software/automation tools to improve test development efficiency
- Provide training and technical guidance to junior test engineers in the team
- Interact with test ecosystem to enable test solutions that meet our business needs
- Communicate clearly with all levels within the company
- Assist with attracting and hiring top talent
- Accountable for the KPIs (test coverage, test cost, product spec compliance) for test engineering
Qualifications- Strong background in RF, Mixed Signal, and Digital principles
- Expertise in developing multi-site production test solutions for complex RF SoCs using Advantest 93K wave scale and port scale test system. Experience with other test systems is a plus
- Experience in C, C++, Java, VB, LabView, or automation scripting (PERL, PYTHON, or MATLAB)
- Experience in developing high-performance RF ATE hardware
- Experience with electronic bench-test equipment - oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, pulse and signal generators, power supplies, DC source/measure
- Proven track record of leading test development and taking multiple RF SOCs to high-volume production
- BS in Electrical Engineering or related + 9 years of experience, or MS + 7 years of experience
Compensation and BenefitsMaxLinear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and many positions also include stock-based compensation.
MaxLinear's good faith estimate starting base salary range is: $142,000to $191,000 Annually
We offer competitive benefits designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement and some highlights are: health care benefits, 401k savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and paid time off.
The actual starting base salary will be determined by the match to certain role-related criteria such as educational degree(s) or equivalent, relevant work experience, skillset needed for the role, and geographic location; this is not an all-inclusive list as some roles may require unique skills or experience.
