Systems-Level Validation Engineer

Ixana; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Relocation support

Professional development opportunities

Visa/work permit support

Job summary

Ixana is seeking a Validation Engineer to own IC quality and automated testing for Wi-R devices in a fast-paced R&D environment.

You will design test plans, build hardware validation environments, and integrate automated workflows with AI-enabled harnesses. Collaboration across silicon, firmware, hardware, and manufacturing ensures robust product validation and reliable wireless performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong foundational knowledge in EE principles and hardware debugging.
• Proficiency in Python and developing automated test frameworks and validation tools.
• Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, and signal generators.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ownership mindset.
• Ability to systematically debug hardware, firmware, and system-level issues.

Responsibilities

• Own the quality and validation of Wi-R ICs throughout development, deployment, and maintenance lifecycle.
• Define, execute, and improve comprehensive test plans with a focus on automation.
• Design and build hardware test environments to validate multi-device Wi-R communication.
• Integrate lab equipment into automated validation workflows and develop EVK test tools.
• Analyze, visualize, and communicate test results through dashboards highlighting issues and trends.
• Create AI-enabled test harnesses that integrate with end-to-end validation frameworks.
• Collaborate with silicon, firmware, hardware, and manufacturing teams to ensure product quality.

Skills

Problem-solving

Ownership mindset

Debugging hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Logic analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

What You'll Do

• Own the quality and validation of Wi-R ICs throughout the development, deployment, and maintenance lifecycle
• Define, execute, and continuously improve comprehensive test plans with a strong focus on automation
• Design and build hardware test environments to validate reliable multi-device Wi-R communication
• Integrate firmware debuggers, function generators, oscilloscopes, and other lab equipment into automated validation workflows
• Develop manufacturing and production test tools for evaluation kits (EVKs)
• Analyze, visualize, and communicate test results through dashboards, highlighting issues, regressions, and performance trends
• Create and leverage AI-enabled test harnesses that integrate with end-to-end validation frameworks
• Collaborate closely with silicon, firmware, hardware, and manufacturing teams to ensure product quality and reliability

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field
• Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles and hardware debugging
• Proficiency in Python, including experience developing automated test frameworks and validation tools
• Experience working with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), logic analyzers, and signal generators
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ownership mindset
• Ability to systematically debug hardware, firmware, and system-level issues

Preferred:

• Experience building and maintaining Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines using Jenkins or similar platforms
• Experience with semiconductor or silicon development and validation workflows
• Hands-on experience validating wireless communication protocols and RF systems
• Familiarity with RF test equipment and wireless performance characterization

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $115,000 - $150,000 per annum ≈ $225k - $290k Bay Area equivalent after cost of living
• Equity: Early-stage equity package
• Cash Bonus: 8-30% performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401 k retirement plan with company match
• 5 days/week with flexible work arrangements and generous PTO
• Relocation support for qualified applicants
• Professional development opportunities and conference attendance
• Patent development and technology leadership opportunities
• Immigration and work visa support for those already in the U.S. on a valid work permit

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge wireless technology and next-generation connectivity solutions
• Play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of innovative Wi-R products
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams spanning silicon, firmware, hardware, and manufacturing
• Build advanced automated validation infrastructure and testing platforms
• Gain exposure across the entire product lifecycle, from silicon bring-up to field deployment
• Join a fast-paced engineering team where your work directly impacts product success

Keywords:

Validation Engineering, Test Automation, Python, Hardware Debugging, Wireless Communication, RF Testing, Semiconductor Validation, Continuous Integration, Quality Assurance