Senior Analog Validation Architect — KPI Automation

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX seeks an Analog Validation Engineer/Architect to lead comprehensive KPI validation for analog circuitry across platforms, with automation and concise reporting. The role emphasizes preparing instrumentation, scripting, and boards before silicon arrival.

You will build parametric validation plans, develop hardware automation, analyze data, and collaborate with Design, Product & Test Engineering, Applications, Software, and Product Analysis teams to debug IP issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 12+ years of industry experience.
• Experience with high-speed/RF lab equipment such as scopes, BER testers, VNA, and phase noise analyzers.
• C programming experience; TestStand and Python are pluses.
• Data analysis using Excel, JMP, and/or PowerBI.
• Debug hardware setups and read schematics; SerDes and Ethernet 802.3 familiarity is desired.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail for silicon, board, and software interactions.
• AI prompting for software generation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build parametric validation plans from electrical specifications.
• Write software to configure DUT for required test cases.
• Create hardware automation sequences for parametric measurements across PVT and DUT configurations.
• Analyze parametric data and report pass/fail/margin to specs; generate summary reports.
• Interface with multiple teams to debug IP-related issues.
• Research hardware needed for required measurements and generate design requirements.
• Participate in schematic and layout reviews.

Skills

C programming

Python

TestStand

Data analysis

Excel

JMP

PowerBI

Debug hardware

Schematic reading

SerDes validation

Ethernet 802.3

AI prompting

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

BER testers

Vector network analyzers

Phase noise analyzers

Job description

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX seeks an Analog Validation Engineer/Architect to lead comprehensive KPI validation for analog circuitry across platforms, with automation and concise reporting. The role emphasizes preparing instrumentation, scripting, and boards before silicon arrival.

You will build parametric validation plans, develop hardware automation, analyze data, and collaborate with Design, Product & Test Engineering, Applications, Software, and Product Analysis teams to debug IP issues.