Principal Test Development Lead

Arm Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a Hardware Test Development Engineer in Cambridge. The role involves designing and implementing hardware test solutions for embedded systems. Candidates should have a strong background in test development methodologies and the ability to communicate effectively within a collaborative environment. This position offers a hybrid working model and is part of a diverse and equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Support for accommodations during recruitment

Qualifications

• Experience designing custom automated hardware test solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Specification and commissioning of custom test solutions.
• Collaboration with PCB designers to develop robust test PCBs.
• Contribution to design reviews on test access.

Skills

Test development expertise and methodologies for compute platforms

Expertise in formulating and delivering test strategies

Proven experience with test methodologies for high pin-count devices

Familiarity with hardware architectures of SoCs

Competent with EDA tools

Proficiency in measuring high-speed serial links

Embedded hardware debug

Structured approach to debug

Strong technical communication skills

Desire to learn new skills in fast-paced environment

Tools

Cadence OrCAD CIS

Allegro suite

Job description

Job Overview:

Are you looking for your next career challenge? We seek a creative and innovative Hardware Test Development Engineer with experience of designing custom automated hardware test solutions for high-performance embedded systems and high-speed peripheral interfaces to join Arm’s Hardware Platform team, based in Cambridge. The team works at the forefront of embedded design focusing on supporting and prototyping Arm's latest IP products! We develop physical hardware platforms, based around Arm's system-on-chips (SoCs) and FPGAs used for software development and validation activities for external partners/customers and Arm's internal development teams.

Responsibilities:

The specification, design, implementation and commissioning of high-frequency digital and analogue custom test solutions (breakout boards, complex, high pin-count test sockets, chip interposers). You will be responsible to help test and characterise the performance of Arm's custom system-on-chip (SoC) solutions! Work alongside and support hardware engineers, collaborating with PCB designers to develop robust test PCBs and fixtures. Contribute to design reviews in respect of test access and assess the impact of design changes from a verification point of view.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Test development expertise and methodologies for compute platforms involving SoCs, DDR/LPDDR, PCIe, Ethernet, RF, standard peripheral and memory interfaces
• Expertise in formulating and delivering test strategies for embedded hardware, including writing test plans, test procedures and reports, including time estimates
• Proven experience with test methodologies for test access of high pin-count devices
• Familiarity with hardware architectures of a system-on-chip (SoC) preferably Arm-based, and their impact on testing methodologies and processes
• Competent with EDA tools for schematic entry and PCB layout of test jigs and fixtures from a board-design perspective (Ideally Cadence OrCAD CIS & Allegro suite)
• Proficiency in measuring, analysing and characterising high-speed serial links, such as eye diagrams and performing S-parameter measurements
• Embedded hardware debug using laboratory test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, vector network analysers and protocol analysers
• A methodical and structured approach to debug and problem-solving
• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills
• Experience in working in a fast-paced environment with the desire to learn new skills

Nice To Have Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of PCB stack-up definitions and high-speed routing constraints for optimal signal integrity and power delivery for high power devices
• Production Test development experience (JTAG, XJTAG)
• Scripting experience (e.g. Python, SKILL, TCL)
• Knowledge of mechanical and thermal design and associated CAD packages
• Developing applications using SBC development kits would be an advantage

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.