Graduate High-Speed Validation Engineer — Bristol

Sierra Wireless; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Semtech, based in Bristol, UK, seeks a Graduate High-Speed Validation Engineer to turn a degree into impactful work validating semiconductor devices used in global data networks.

You'll test and measure devices running at 10Gbit/s and beyond, contribute in product design meetings, and develop skills from Python/LabVIEW automation to high‑speed signal integrity in a lab environment with modern test equipment.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 0–2 years' relevant experience—designed for recent graduates.
• Genuine curiosity for electronics, test and measurement, and willingness to learn fast.
• Able to stay focused and positive in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Natural team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and asking questions.

Responsibilities

• Support new product design meetings and help develop test approaches for evaluating new products.
• Assist in building validation solutions for new products — covering software, hardware, and documentation.
• Help identify the right bench-top test equipment for validating new products.
• Learn to build test automation software using Python or LabVIEW.
• Work closely with designers, product, test, and applications engineers as part of a collaborative team.
• Take part in validation review meetings and contribute your findings.
• Help create clear, accurate validation reports.
• Get hands-on testing high-speed optical components, ICs, and modules.
• Take high-speed lab measurements on products operating at data rates of 10Gbit/s and above.
• Build knowledge of high-speed signal integrity, including exposure to schematic entry/layout using Altium PCB tools

Skills

Python

LabVIEW

High-speed testing

Team collaboration

Education

BSc/MSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Altium PCB tools

Job description

Semtech, based in Bristol, UK, seeks a Graduate High-Speed Validation Engineer to turn a degree into impactful work validating semiconductor devices used in global data networks.

You'll test and measure devices running at 10Gbit/s and beyond, contribute in product design meetings, and develop skills from Python/LabVIEW automation to high‑speed signal integrity in a lab environment with modern test equipment.