Staff IoT RF Validation Engineer

p IoT products. You will be part of a specialized, highly skilled IP-SoC development team spanning multiple wireless communications technologies such as Bluetooth Low-Energy, 802.15.4 Zigbee-Thread, 802.11 Wi-Fi, Wi-SUN, and proprietary short-range wireless. You will be taking designs through the complete development lifecycle from initial concept to silicon bring-up and optimization of shipping products.

Responsibilities

• Define system validation tests and optimize performance

• Perform pre-silicon verification utilizing a combination of block or chip-level test benches and FPGA emulation

• Bring-up and validate new Silicon Labs IP on silicon, providing support and feedback to cross-functional teams

• Perform RF lab measurements

• Coordinate with IC design, firmware and software teams for product definition, algorithm development and testing.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, PhD in Electrical Engineering

• 10+ years of professional experience

• Experience using Python or other high-level modeling language/tool for designing and evaluating communication systems and algorithms

• Strong grasp of analog signal fundamentals, basic circuit components, and specifications

• Experience with RF signal chains including LNAs, mixers, PAs, A/D and D/A

• Experience with digital modulation formats (MSK/FSK, OQPSK, OOK/ASK, etc)

• Expertise in taking measurements with standard RF lab instruments (signal generator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, scope, DMM, supply)

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Demonstrated ability to generate high output in a self-driven manner

Bonus Skills and Experience

• Advanced DSP knowledge

• Knowledge of common wireless communications standards and protocols such as Bluetooth low-energy, 802.15.4 or 802.11 WiFi

• Experience in revision control and configuration management systems

What we offer

We offer you a key role in the IoT industry in a dynamic, fast growing and profitable company. Our modern office space close to the brand-new metro line B brings vibrant Rennes city center to our door. https://www.rennes-business.com/en/why-rennes/
You will also get to work with a fun and great team of top industry experts. At Silicon Labs we also care greatly about our employees and want to be a truly great place to work.

Perks and Benefits

• Meal vouchers for lunch

• Employee Referral Program

• Employee Wellness Program

• Paid days for philanthropy/volunteering

• Partial home working possibility

We prioritize the time for social activities, competitions, after work dinners and so much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.