Senior Validation Engineer
On-site
£65,000-£80,000
Join a purpose-driven, collaborative team working on cutting-edge chip and system technologies.
What You’ll Do
* Validate chipsets and high-speed analog IPs for functional and performance compliance
* Develop and own chip/system test plans in partnership with design and test teams
* Build automated test solutions in Python
* Debug issues, perform data analysis, and drive root-cause investigations
* Plan and execute chip & system-level tests to continually improve product quality
* Support test management tools and continuous integration workflows
What You Bring
* Experience testing telecommunications or satellite systems
* Strong background in chip/system validation, including analog, RF, and high-speed communication blocks
* Knowledge of testing methodologies
* Defect tracking (Jira and Confluence preferred)
* Knowledge of SERDES, BERT, DCA and time-domain high-speed measurements
* Programming experience in automated test environments (Python/C/C++)
* Excellent debugging, problem-solving and test-planning skills
* Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (Spectrum Analyzers, VNAs, Power Meters, Sampling Scopes, etc.)
* Solid understanding of RF fundamentals and communications theory
* Independent, self-motivated team player who thrives in fast-paced environments
Additional Info
This role requires BPSS screening (right to work, identity check, criminal record check, employment history verification, and references).