Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Post-Silicon Verification Engineer with strong expertise in Digital ASIC and modem (PHY and MAC layer) verification to join our silicon engineering team. The ideal candidate will work on validating complex SoC designs and wireless modem subsystems in a post-silicon lab environment ensuring high performance robustness and compliance with industry standards.
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Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Key job responsibilities
Perform post-silicon validation and bring-up of complex ASICs and wireless modem components.
Develop and execute test plans to verify modem functionality (PHY/MAC) power performance and reliability.
Collaborate closely with design RTL verification firmware and systems teams to root-cause and resolve silicon issues.
Design and implement automated test setups Python/Perl/C-based test scripts and data collection/analysis tools.
Validate interfaces such as DDR PCIe USB MIPI Ethernet and wireless standards (e.g. LTE NR).
Work with lab instruments (e.g. logic analyzers oscilloscopes protocol analyzers RF test equipment) for silicon debug and characterization.
Drive post-silicon verification closure contribute to silicon revisions and support manufacturing test development.
Document validation results create debug reports and assist in cross-functional reviews.
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related field.
7 years in post-silicon validation or hardware verification.
Strong understanding of digital design SoC architecture and wireless modem (LTE/5G) principles.
Experience with bring-up validation and debug of ASICs in a lab setting.
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python Perl TCL) and low-level programming (C/C).
Solid understanding of lab tools and equipment.
Familiarity with protocols and interfaces (e.g. AMBA USB MIPI DDR).
Excellent analytical debugging and communication skills.
Experience in wireless modem systems including Layer 1 PHY/MAC bring-up.
Exposure to firmware-hardware interaction debugging.
Knowledge of DFT/DFD scan chain or BIST validation.
Familiarity with signal processing concepts and/or RF test automation.
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