Senior Validation Engineer

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entity in the Space sector is seeking a Senior Validation Engineer to validate chipsets and perform testing on high-speed analog IPs. You will develop test automation scripts in Python and collaborate with teams to ensure product quality. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Electronic or Computer Science Engineering and experience in telecommunications or satellite testing. This role is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about aerospace technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing telecommunications or satellite systems.
• Experience with chip and system testing, especially with analog, RF, and high-speed communication blocks.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Validate chipsets by verifying functional and performance metrics.
• Conduct validation of high-speed analog IPs.
• Develop test automation scripts using Python.

Skills

Chipset validation

Test automation (Python)

Strong debugging skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Electronic/Computer Science Engineering

Tools

Test management tools

RF test equipment

Job description

Our client, a leading entity in the Space sector, is currently seeking a Senior Validation Engineer to join their dynamic team. The role involves working on groundbreaking aerospace technologies, focusing on the verification and validation of chipsets and high-speed analog IPs, and contributes to the evolution of product quality for silicon products.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate chipsets by verifying functional and performance metrics
• Conduct validation of high-speed analog IPs
• Develop and own chip and system test plans, collaborating with development and test teams
• Develop test automation scripts using Python
• Investigate root causes of test case failures and provide corrective action with development teams
• Execute, develop, and plan chip and system tests
• Support test management tools and continuous integration methodologies
• Analyse data and perform post-processing of collected data

Job Requirements

• Degree in Electronic/Computer Science Engineering
• Experience in testing telecommunications or satellite systems
• Experience with chip and system testing, especially with analog, RF, and high-speed communication blocks
• Proficiency in program languages within an automation test environment (C/C++/Python)
• Strong debugging skills and the ability to root cause issues
• Experience in planning, estimating, and developing system tests
• Knowledge of testing methodologies and RF test equipment operation
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

If you are a driven Senior Validation Engineer with a passion for aerospace technology, we invite you to apply now and become part of our client's innovative team.