Senior Staff Engineer, Validation

Semtech; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Bristol is seeking a High-Speed Validation Engineer to join their collaborative engineering team. In this hands-on role, you will validate next-generation semiconductor devices and design test solutions. The ideal candidate has a BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering and strong lab-based testing skills. This position offers opportunities for professional development in an innovative environment.

Benefits

Mentorship and learning resources

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 6 years relevant work experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a dynamic R&D environment.
• Innovative and creative thinker.

Responsibilities

• Drive test feature development for new products.
• Design validation solutions for products.
• Collaborate with engineers in new product design.
• Generate test automation software.
• Test high speed optical components.

Skills

Lab-based testing skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

Altium PCB tools

Job description

Overview

Location: Bristol UK

Our Team:

Join an ambitious and collaborative engineering team at the cutting edge of global data communications. Based in Bristol, we work closely with a world-renowned design group to develop advanced semiconductor solutions that power the digital infrastructure of tomorrow. Our culture is open, inclusive, and driven by innovation. Here, your ideas matter, your expertise is valued, and your work has a real-world impact.

Job Summary:

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for an engineer with strong lab-based testing skills and a passion for high-speed digital and optical technologies.

As a High-Speed Validation Engineer, you’ll be validating next-generation semiconductor devices that are shaping the future of global connectivity. From refining test methods to evaluating cutting-edge designs, you’ll be an integral part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of performance and innovation.

This is your chance to grow, contribute, and help shape the technologies of tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Participate in new product design meetings and drive test feature development as required for the successful evaluation of new products.
• Assist in designing the validation solution development for new products (software/hardware/documentation).
• Identification of bench-top test equipment for the validation of new products.
• Generation of test equipment automation software using Python or LabVIEW.
• Collaborate with designers, product, test and applications engineers.
• Participate in validation review meetings.
• Creation of validation reports.
• Testing of high speed optical components, ICs or modules.
• Taking high speed measurements in a lab environment on products operating at data rates of 10Gbit/s and above.
• Utilising existing knowledge of high speed signal integrity for schematic entry / layout using Altium PCB tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in EE/ECE or HNC / HND with 6 years relevant work experience.
• Able to work under pressure in a highly paced, dynamic R&D environment
• Excellent team-player who positively interacts and shares knowledge.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Capable of self-study/training/learning.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Innovative and creative with attention to detail

Career Growth Philosophy

At Semtech, we believe that innovation starts with people. That’s why we’re committed to empowering your professional development—through access to mentorship, learning resources, and a collaborative, idea-rich environment. Our pay-for-performance culture rewards initiative, encourages growth, and celebrates meaningful contributions. Join us, and be part of a team that’s building the future of connectivity—together.

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