Senior 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

Our client is an innovative engineering organisation developing advanced semiconductor and communication technologies for mission-critical applications. As part of continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Chip Validation Engineer to join their Chip Validation team and play a key role in the validation of next-generation high-speed integrated circuits.

What you'll be doing:

• 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.

What we're looking for:

• 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 communication 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team developing cutting-edge communication technologies within a collaborative and innovative environment.