Senior Staff Engineer — High-Speed Validation & SI

semtech; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Semtech in Bristol, UK, is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to lead high-speed validation and signal integrity initiatives. You will shape how next-generation semiconductor devices are validated before they reach hyperscale data centres and networks, working across design meetings and hands-on lab work at data rates of 10Gbit/s and beyond.

You will own validation solutions end-to-end, influence product strategy, and mentor engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent (or HNC/HND).
• 6+ years of relevant experience in high-speed validation or lab-based test engineering.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Strong collaboration and influence across technical and business audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-starter, comfortable mastering new tools and techniques independently.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a creative approach to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Drive test feature development and strategy in new product design meetings, shaping how next-generation devices get evaluated
• Architect validation solutions for new products end-to-end - software, hardware, and documentation
• Identify and specify the bench-top test equipment needed to validate cutting-edge products
• Build sophisticated test automation software using Python or LabVIEW
• Collaborate closely with designers, product, test, and applications engineers as a trusted technical voice
• Lead validation review meetings and influence key product decisions
• Produce clear, authoritative validation reports that others rely on
• Get hands-on testing high-speed optical components, ICs, and modules at the bleeding edge of the industry
• Take precision lab measurements on products operating 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

Skills

High-speed validation

Lab-based testing

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BSc/MSc Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HNC/HND with equivalent work experience

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

Altium

Oscilloscope

Job description

Semtech in Bristol, UK, is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to lead high-speed validation and signal integrity initiatives. You will shape how next-generation semiconductor devices are validated before they reach hyperscale data centres and networks, working across design meetings and hands-on lab work at data rates of 10Gbit/s and beyond.

You will own validation solutions end-to-end, influence product strategy, and mentor engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams.