Senior High‑Speed IC Validation Engineer

Tundra Technical Solutions; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tundra Technical Solutions is seeking a Senior Chip Validation Engineer to join the chip validation team. You will validate high-speed SerDes PHYs, perform hands-on testing with lab equipment, and develop validation plans with design and test teams.

The role requires 8+ years in chip/ASIC validation, strong SerDes knowledge, and proficiency in Python for test automation; RF/analogue testing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in chip, ASIC, or silicon validation.
• Strong knowledge of high-speed SerDes PHYs and communication interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with RF, analogue, and high-speed testing.
• Proficiency with Python for test automation (C/C++ advantageous).
• Experience working with laboratory test equipment such as BERTs, Oscilloscopes, VNAs, or DCAs.
• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Validate high-speed SerDes PHYs, including link bring-up, equalisation tuning, and PVT verification.
• Perform hands-on laboratory testing using equipment such as Oscilloscopes, BERTs, DCAs, VNAs, Spectrum Analysers, and PNAX.
• Conduct eye diagram analysis, jitter tolerance, stressed eye testing, and PHY parameter optimisation.
• Develop comprehensive chip and system validation plans alongside design and test engineering teams.
• Create and maintain automated test frameworks using Python (C/C++ experience also beneficial).
• Investigate and debug hardware issues, perform root cause analysis, and contribute to continuous product quality improvements.

Skills

SerDes PHYs

Test automation

C/C++

Python scripting

RF testing

Lab equipment handling

Education

Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

BERTs

VNAs

DCAs

Job description

Tundra Technical Solutions is seeking a Senior Chip Validation Engineer to join the chip validation team. You will validate high-speed SerDes PHYs, perform hands-on testing with lab equipment, and develop validation plans with design and test teams.

The role requires 8+ years in chip/ASIC validation, strong SerDes knowledge, and proficiency in Python for test automation; RF/analogue testing experience is a plus.