Product Development & Test Engineer

Thundersoft; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thundersoft is seeking an experienced test engineer to develop test solutions for customer‑designed PMICs and analog ASICs in San Diego. You will design and debug test hardware (Load Board) and software, perform hardware‑software integration, and drive first‑silicon bring‑up.

You will characterize PMICs at the device level, validate PMIC modules with third‑party ICs, and analyze data to support yield improvements. Master’s degree preferred with strong C/C++ and Python skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of analog, mixed-signal and power-management circuits.
• Experience with PMIC measurements (PSRR, efficiency, transient response).
• Proficiency with common lab instruments and ATE platforms (Teradyne/Advantest).

Responsibilities

• Design and debug test hardware (Load Board) and test programs.
• Perform hardware‑software integration and first‑silicon bring‑up.
• Conduct device‑level characterization testing for PMICs.
• Execute PMIC module validation with third‑party ICs.
• Carry out data analysis and provide yield‑support activities.

Skills

Analog circuits

Mixed-signal circuits

Power-management

PMIC measurements

PSRR

Efficiency

Transient response

Oscilloscopes

Sourcemeter units

C/C++

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Teradyne uFlex/iFlex

Advantest 93k

Job description

Develop test solutions for customer‑designed Power Management ICs (PMIC) and analog ASICs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and debug test hardware (Load Board) and test programs
• Perform hardware‑software integration and first‑silicon bring‑up
• Conduct device‑level characterization testing for PMICs
• Execute PMIC module validation with third‑party ICs
• Carry out data analysis and provide yield‑support activities

Required Skills

• Hands‑on knowledge of analog, mixed‑signal and power‑management circuits (e.g. LDO, Buck, Boost)
• Familiar with PMIC measurements including PSRR, efficiency, transient response / transition time, etc.
• Experience working with mainstream ATE platforms (Teradyne uFlex / iFlex or Advantest 93k)
• Programming capability in C/C++, Python or equivalent languages
• Proficiency with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, source‑measure units, etc.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s degree is preferred

Collaborate with design, system, foundry, yield, reliability, marketing, sales, manufacturing and other teams.