Characterization Engineer

Nordic Semiconductor; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Medical insurance

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Nordic Semiconductor is seeking a Characterization Engineer to validate and optimize cutting-edge wireless semiconductor solutions powering connected devices worldwide. You will develop advanced test infrastructure, conduct high-frequency and analog characterization, and support product readiness from concept to production.

Collaborate with RF, analog, digital and software teams to tackle challenging post-silicon issues, drive test platform development, and continuously improve verification

Qualifications

• MSc in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or a BSc with relevant experience.
• Expertise in electronic and hardware design, analog and high-frequency test and characterization.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, or LabVIEW.
• Familiarity with Test Equipment (NI PXI, ATE) and knowledge of transceiver and digital system architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop test infrastructure to validate cutting-edge wireless and RF technologies.
• Design and execute high-frequency and analog characterization measurements, helping ensure exceptional product performance in real-world applications.
• Play a key role in delivering innovative semiconductor products by driving characterization activities.
• Investigate and resolve complex post-silicon challenges, directly contributing to product quality and successful launches.
• Lead the development and evolution of prototype test platforms that support critical chip validation and approval activities.
• Influence the future of hardware verification by developing new methodologies and continuously improving engineering practices.
• Work closely with world-class experts across RF, analog, digital, software, and product teams, guiding products from early concept through to mass production.

Skills

C

C++

Python

LabVIEW

Education

MSc in Electrical Engineering

MSc in Computer Engineering

BSc with relevant experience

Tools

NI PXI

ATE

Job description

About The Job

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of wireless technology? As our next Characterization Engineer, you will play a key role in validating and optimizing cutting-edge semiconductor solutions that power millions of connected devices worldwide. Working alongside world‑class experts in RF, analog, digital, and software engineering, you will develop advanced test infrastructure, tackle complex technical challenges, and help bring innovative products from concept to high-volume production. If you thrive on solving difficult problems, enjoy hands‑on engineering, and want to make a tangible impact on next‑generation wireless solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop test infrastructure to validate cutting‑edge wireless and RF technologies.


• Design and execute high‑frequency and analog characterization measurements, helping ensure exceptional product performance in real‑world applications.


• Play a key role in delivering innovative semiconductor products by driving characterization activities


• Investigate and resolve complex post‑silicon challenges, directly contributing to product quality and successful launches.


• Lead the development and evolution of prototype test platforms that support critical chip validation and approval activities.


• Influence the future of hardware verification by developing new methodologies and continuously improving engineering practices.


• Work closely with world‑class experts across RF, analog, digital, software, and product teams, guiding products from early concept through to mass production.

Key Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or a B.Sc. with relevant experience.


• Expertise in electronic and hardware design, analog and high‑frequency test and characterization.


• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, or LabVIEW.


• Familiarity with Test Equipment (NI PXI, ATE) and knowledge of transceiver and digital system architectures.


• Strong proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Personal Skills

We are looking for you who have an analytical mindset, strong problem‑solving abilities and good collaboration skills. Working in a fast‑paced and constantly evolving industry you are good at time‑management, efficiently managing multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines adaptable to new technologies, processes and changes. We also hope that you proactively identify potential issues and address them before they become critical, analyze and resolve issues efficiently and ensure high‑quality outcomes in your work through your attention to detail.

Working for Nordic

Working at Nordic, you will be inspired and supported to develop yourself. Our teams enjoy a professional and informal working environment. We value and encourage the continuous development of skills and expertise to the highest levels. We are proud of our Norwegian heritage, our highly skilled international workforce, and our world‑leading innovation. We offer a variety of tasks and projects, and the possibility to work alongside some of the world’s most renowned experts within their field. We encourage our employees to question the established and innovate while expecting professionalism, commitment, and the will to learn.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with short- and long‑term incentive plan


• Flexible working hours


• Medical insurance


• Family‑friendly policies, insurances, and benefits

Practical details

• Location: Trondheim, Norway

Please note that this position might be subject to a background check.