RF Validation Engineer IAustin TXSilicon labs is seeking an RF validation engineer.
Meet the TeamWe 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 PHY-MAC 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
- 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, and more
- Support IC Design, Applications, FW, PTE, SQA, Systems, Modules teams with insights on RFIC performance supported by careful data analysis, presentation and training
- Provide guidance to the SW team on proper RF SW implementations for a scalable test infrastructure platform and tools for efficient workflows
Minimum Qualifications- BSEE/MSEE and 1 year industry experience in mixed-signal SoCs with exposure to RF signal chain
- 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)
- 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
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to generate high output in a self-driven manner
The following qualifications will be considered a plus:
- Basic DSP knowledge (up/down sampling, FIR filtering)
- Experience in revision control and configuration management systems
Benefits & PerksYou can look forward to the following benefits:- Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental & vision plans
- Flexible vacation plan.
- Highly competitive salary
- 401k plan with match and Roth plan option
- Equity rewards (RSUs)
- Life/AD&D and disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Adoption assistance
- Back-Up childcare
- Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance)
- 3 paid volunteer days per year
- Charitable contribution match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Monthly wellness offerings
- Free snacks
- Monthly company updates with our CEO
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The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $84,000 - $156,000 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.
