MACOM · 1 month ago
Principal Validation Engineer - RF & Microwave
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$98K/yr - $166K/yr
8+ years expMACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for various applications including Data Center and Telecommunication. The Principal Validation Engineer will be responsible for validating new silicon devices and ensuring a successful transition from design to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze performance data and drive continuous improvement.
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Responsibilities
Post-Silicon Validation: Develop and execute validation plans for new silicon devices. Perform functional, electrical, and performance testing on prototype chips
Debug and Issue Resolution: Identify, analyze, and resolve silicon issues using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc). Work closely with design, verification, and test teams to root-cause failures
Test Infrastructure Development: Create automated test scripts and frameworks (Python, VBA, etc). Develop hardware setups for validation (test boards, probe cards, sockets)
Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect and analyze large datasets to characterize silicon performance. Document findings and provide feedback to design teams for improvements
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interface with design, product engineering, and manufacturing teams. Support customers bring-up and field issue replication when needed. Other tasks will be assigned during the course of your employment
Qualification
Required
BSEE or related degree Engineering. MSEE is a plus
Minimum 8 years as a Validation or Application Engineer in the RF/microwave semiconductor field
Ability to analyze data using sound statistical methodology and effectively present technical information
Experience with engineering and quality requirements for integrated RF/Microwave assemblies
Strong RF/microwave test and measurement skill is highly desired
Strong problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills, including written and verbal English proficiency
Ability to design and review printed circuit boards (PCBs) for validation platforms
Experience in scripting (Python, VBA, etc.)
Preferred
Experience with both packaged test and circuit probe is preferred
Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Python and/or JMP is a plus
Company
MACOM
MACOM is a supplier of high-performance analog RF, microwave, millimeterwave, and photonic semiconductor products.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$43.75M2012-03-15IPO
2011-01-12Private Equity
2010-06-08Private Equity· $43.75M
Leadership Team
Stephen Daly
President & CEO, Director
Cristian Stagarescu
Principal Engineer Photonics R&D
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