Graduate High-Speed Validation Engineer – Hybrid (Bristol)

Semtech; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Semtech in Bristol, UK is seeking a Graduate High-Speed Validation Engineer who will test and validate next-generation semiconductor devices at 10Gbit/s and beyond. You will work closely with talented engineers in a collaborative, mentoring environment and gain hands-on experience with industry-leading test equipment from week one.

This role emphasizes learning Python and LabVIEW automation, developing test approaches, and building validation reports as part of a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (EE/ECE) or a closely related discipline.
• 0–2 years' relevant experience — designed for recent graduates ready to build their career in high-speed validation
• A genuine curiosity for electronics, test, and measurement, and a willingness to learn fast
• Able to stay focused and positive in a fast-paced, dynamic R&D environment
• A natural team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and asking questions
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong self-motivation — comfortable picking up new tools and techniques independently
• An analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a creative approach to problem‑solving

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 genuinely 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 your knowledge of high-speed signal integrity, including exposure to schematic entry/layout using Altium PCB tools

Skills

Python

LabVIEW

Signal integrity

Test automation

Education

BSc/MSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related

Tools

Altium PCB tools

Job description

Semtech in Bristol, UK is seeking a Graduate High-Speed Validation Engineer who will test and validate next-generation semiconductor devices at 10Gbit/s and beyond. You will work closely with talented engineers in a collaborative, mentoring environment and gain hands-on experience with industry-leading test equipment from week one.

This role emphasizes learning Python and LabVIEW automation, developing test approaches, and building validation reports as part of a cross-functional team.