Principal Post-Silicon Validation Lead
We are seeking a highly experienced Post-Silicon Validation Lead / Principal Engineer to lead silicon validation, bring-up and debug activities within an advanced hardware engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead post-silicon validation and debug of complex SoCs, including digital, analogue/mixed-signal and RF systems.
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Drive silicon characterisation at room and cryogenic temperatures.
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Develop automated validation and debug frameworks using Python, C or Bash.
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Own laboratory infrastructure, test equipment and validation processes.
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Oversee PCB design and prototyping for silicon bring-up.
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Define validation strategy and methodologies across international sites.
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Provide technical leadership and mentorship to multidisciplinary engineering teams.
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Influence future silicon architecture, packaging and measurement systems.
Requirements
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7+ years’ post-silicon validation experience.
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Proven technical leadership and experience leading complex validation programmes.
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Strong semiconductor device physics knowledge.
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Hands-on experience with digital, analogue and RF test equipment.
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Strong Python, C or Bash scripting skills.
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Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium or Cadence Allegro.
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Experience working across international engineering teams.
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Cryogenic validation experience is highly desirable.
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Quantum hardware or qubit control experience is a significant advantage.
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Shenaaz Ahmed