Senior RFIC validation engineer

NXP Semiconductors NV; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 900,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors India is seeking an RFIC Validation Engineer to validate KPI indicators for RF blocks in Connectivity products. You will measure and validate RF block parameters, drive test automation, and summarize results for the IP design team, collaborating to debug issues.

You will oversee validation of transceiver blocks such as PA, PPA, Mixer, LNA, ADC, drive ATE/bench correlation, and ensure robust test plans, sign-off criteria, and readiness for tape-out and mass production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering (or related).
• 3–5 years of experience in semiconductor validation (RF/System), product engineering, or silicon debug.
• Strong hands-on background in: Spectrum analyzer, VNA, Oscilloscope, RF signal generator, etc.
• Lab bring-up and silicon debug tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, scopes, etc.)
• Excellent communication and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee validation of: Transceiver Blocks– PA, PPA, Mixer, LNA, ADC etc.
• Drive ATE and bench correlation as needed.
• Ensure robust test plans, coverage models, and sign-off criteria.
• Own validation readiness for tape-out, risk production, and mass production.
• Set clear goals, KPIs, and execution frameworks for validation programs.
• Partner closely with Design & Architecture teams.
• Provide regular program updates to senior leadership.

Skills

RF validation

Test automation

Data analysis

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

Spectrum Analyzer

VNA

Oscilloscope

RF Signal Generator

JTAG

Logic Analyzers

Job description

The RFIC Validation Engineer is responsible for comprehensive validation of key product indicators (KPI's) as defined in the system compliance matrix for RF blocks in Connectivity products. Candidate should have experience in measuring and validating RF Block level parameters of transceiver blocks and needs to understand how RF block parameters effect system KPIs. Candidate should have experience in test automations and needs to analyze & summarize the test results to IP design team and needs to collaboratively work with IP design team to debug issues if any.

• Oversee validation of:
  • Transceiver Blocks– PA, PPA, Mixer, LNA, ADC etc.
  • Drive ATE and bench correlation as needed.
• Ensure robust test plans, coverage models, and sign-off criteria.
• Own validation readiness for tape-out, risk production, and mass production.
• Set clear goals, KPIs, and execution frameworks for validation programs.
• Partner closely with Design & Architecture teams
• Provide regular program updates to senior leadership.

Job Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering (or related).
• 3-5 years of experience in semiconductor validation (RF/System), product engineering, or silicon debug.
• Strong hands-on background in:
  • Lab equipment like Spectrum analyzer, VNA, Oscilloscope, RF signal generator etc.
  • Lab bring-up and silicon debug tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, scopes, etc.)

Excellent communication and executive presence.

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