Staff Engineer, System ValidationLocation: San Jose (on-site)
We are seeking an experienced Validation Engineer to spearhead the validation efforts that ensure our groundbreaking products meet and exceed both component and system-level requirements.
This pivotal role will drive the transition of our technology from initial release to customer deployment, guaranteeing a seamless and high-performance experience for our clients. If you are a seasoned validation expert with a passion for solving complex technical challenges and an interest in laser, photonics, CMOS, and system-level concepts, this is your chance to make a significant impact on the future of interconnect technology.
Essential Functions:
- Lead Validation Strategy: Define and implement comprehensive validation methodologies that guarantee our products meet both component and system-level product requirements. This includes developing test plans, defining success criteria, and selecting appropriate test equipment and methodologies.
- Lead New Product Introduction (NPI): Collaborate with Design, Package, and Reliability Engineering to ensure a smooth and successful transition of products from development to mass production.
- Drive Product Bring-up: Collaborate with Design Engineering to bring up cutting-edge silicon photonic and laser products, troubleshooting and resolving any technical issues that arise.
- Validate Component and System Performance: Perform rigorous design validation on new chips and products through electrical and optical characterization of VLSI integrated circuits and optoelectronic systems.
- Make Critical Decisions: Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to drive decisions around design trade-offs and specification adjustments, balancing performance, manufacturability, and time-to-market to ensure products are ready for customer deployment.
- Develop Test Software and Infrastructure: Create and maintain software scripts and test hardware stations required for efficient and comprehensive validation.
- Ensure Timely Delivery: Manage project schedules and execution to meet product timelines and customer demand, while maintaining the highest quality standards.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience with component and system test equipment (BERT, DCA, OSA, etc.) and standard signal quality metrics (TDECQ, SRS, URS).
- 5+ years of experience in programming languages (Python, etc.) for test automation and data analysis.
- Knowledge of communication protocols and standards (Ethernet, PCIe, etc.).
- Able to analyze complex technical problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
- Understanding of data analysis, process control, and statistical methods.
- Experience with SoC validation planning, bring-up, debugging, and optimization.
- Experience with high-speed SerDes and their characterization and optimization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 5+ years Industry experience in semiconductor lasers, photonics, system test, and validation
- Knowledge of component and system test equipment (BERT, DCA, OSA, etc.) and standard signal quality metrics (TDECQ, SRS, URS).
- Proficiency in programming languages (Python, etc.) for test automation and data analysis.
- Knowledge of optical transceiver packaging and integration challenges.
Salary range: $175,000 - $205,000
NOTE TO RECRUITERS:
Principals only. We are not accepting resumes from recruiters for this position. Remuneration for recruiting activities is only applicable subject to a signed and executed agreement between the parties. Please don't send candidates to Ayar Labs, and do not contact our managers.
