Senior High-Speed Validation & Signal Integrity Lead

Semtech Corporation; Bristol; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Semtech Corporation in Bristol is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to lead high-speed validation and signal integrity efforts for next-generation semiconductor devices and data-center networks. You will shape test strategies, own validation end-to-end, and mentor the next generation of engineers in a cutting-edge lab environment.

Based in Bristol, you’ll work with a world-renowned design group to push the boundaries of data-rate testing, influence product design for testability, and deliver

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or closely related discipline (or HNC/HND with equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of relevant experience in high-speed validation or lab-based test engineering.
• Proven ability to lead validation activities and communicate across technical and business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive test feature development and strategy in new product design meetings, shaping how next-generation devices get evaluated
• Architect validation solutions end-to-end - software, hardware, and documentation
• Identify and specify bench-top test equipment needed for validating cutting-edge products
• Build test automation software using Python or LabVIEW
• Collaborate with designers, product, test, and applications engineers as a trusted technical voice
• Lead validation review meetings and influence key product decisions
• Produce clear validation reports relied upon by others
• Hands-on testing of high-speed optical components, ICs, and modules at data rates of 10Gbit/s and above
• Apply deep knowledge of high-speed signal integrity to schematic entry and layout using Altium PCB tools
• BSc/MSc in EE/ECE or closely related discipline (or HNC/HND with equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of relevant experience in high-speed validation or lab-based test engineering
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to influence across audiences

Skills

High-speed validation

Signal integrity

Leadership

Mentorship

Collaboration

Communication

Self-starter

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

BSc / MSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (EE/ECE)

Tools

Altium PCB tools

Python

LabVIEW

Job description

Semtech Corporation in Bristol is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to lead high-speed validation and signal integrity efforts for next-generation semiconductor devices and data-center networks. You will shape test strategies, own validation end-to-end, and mentor the next generation of engineers in a cutting-edge lab environment.

Based in Bristol, you’ll work with a world-renowned design group to push the boundaries of data-rate testing, influence product design for testability, and deliver