HW Validation Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX, seeks a HW Validation Engineer to drive silicon validation for SerDes and other high-speed interfaces across pre- and post-silicon stages. You will ensure functionality, performance, power, reliability, stress and stability, and automotive qualification through comprehensive validation processes.

Responsibilities include validation planning, test development, collaboration with multiple teams, documentation, and automation to streamline FW QA and data

Qualifications

• 10+ years of silicon validation experience with high-speed networking.
• Expertise in PCS and PMA layers; CSI-2/Ethernet interfaces.
• Strong scripting skills in Python and GUI development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed validation plans for silicon and pre/post-silicon stages.
• Create test cases, automate tests, and document results and coverage.
• Collaborate with design, DV, analog and firmware teams to debug issues.
• Support bench screening and high-volume ATE functional screening.
• Produce regular validation reports and stakeholder communications.

Skills

High-speed SerDes validation

Python scripting

HW/FW debug

Education

B.S./M.S. Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Traffic generators

Analyzers

Job description

Locations available: San Diego and San Jose, California or Austin, Texas

NXP is seeking our next HW Validation Engineer for silicon validation who will drive and contribute to both pre-silicon and post-silicon validation and production of SerDes and other High-Speed interfaces as part of Aviva’s Automotive grade products. You will be responsible for ensuring functionality, performance, power, reliability, stress and stability and eventually automotive qualification through comprehensive validation processes.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Validation planning – Develop and implement detailed validation test-plan and develop validation methodologies/infrastructure to achieve the coverage
• Test development – Develop test-cases, test environment and automation scripts using Python. Use various HW and SW tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, traffic generators and analyzers.
• Collaboration - Work closely with design, DV, Analog and Firmware teams to debug, root-cause and resolve any issues that may arise during validation. In addition, work with Operations to do bench screening, high volume ATE functional screening.
• Documentation and reporting – Document test-plans, test results, validation coverage reports. Communicate the same to stakeholders through regular reports
• Automation – Develop various scripts, web-based tools to automate validation and FW QA tests as well as collecting reports and diagnostics data

Minimum Required Qualifications

B.S./M.S. Electrical/Computer Engineering 10+ years of experience in silicon validation of with high-speed networking SerDes, mixed signal/analog/digital ICs and blocks, knowledge of PCS and PMA networking layers. Hands on experience with debug and characterization of high-speed interfaces like CSI-2, Ethernet. Expertise with script-based test automation (Python) and strong scripting skills in general. Experience in GUI development for HW and FW debug is a plus

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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