NXP Semiconductors

Automotive semiconductors and secure embedded solutions

Hardware Validation Engineer

Hardware Validation & TestingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
At least 10 years of experience in silicon validation involving high-speed networking SerDes, mixed-signal, analog, or digital integrated circuits and blocks, with knowledge of PCS and PMA networking layers.
Hands-on experience debugging and characterizing high-speed interfaces such as CSI-2 and Ethernet.
Expertise in script-based test automation using Python and strong general scripting skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement detailed validation test plans and validation methodologies and infrastructure to achieve coverage.
Develop test cases, test environments, and automation scripts using Python.
Use hardware and software tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, traffic generators, and traffic analyzers.
Work closely with design, design verification, analog, and firmware teams to debug, identify root causes, and resolve validation issues.
Work with Operations on bench screening and high-volume automated test equipment functional screening.
Document test plans, test results, and validation coverage reports.
Communicate validation documentation and results to stakeholders through regular reports.
Develop scripts and web-based tools to automate validation and firmware quality-assurance tests and to collect reports and diagnostic data.

Desired Qualifications

Experience developing graphical user interfaces for hardware and firmware debugging.

Locations available: San Diego and San Jose, California or Austin, Texas

NXP is seeking our next HW Validation Engineer for silicon validation who will drive and contribute to both pre-silicon and post-silicon validation and production of SerDes and other High-Speed interfaces as part of Aviva’s Automotive grade products. You will be responsible for ensuring functionality, performance, power, reliability, stress and stability and eventually automotive qualification through comprehensive validation processes.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

Validation planning – Develop and implement detailed validation test-plan and develop validation methodologies/infrastructure to achieve the coverage
Test development – Develop test-cases, test environment and automation scripts using Python. Use various HW and SW tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, traffic generators and analyzers.
Collaboration - Work closely with design, DV, Analog and Firmware teams to debug, root-cause and resolve any issues that may arise during validation. In addition, work with Operations to do bench screening, high volume ATE functional screening.
Documentation and reporting – Document test-plans, test results, validation coverage reports. Communicate the same to stakeholders through regular reports
Automation – Develop various scripts, web-based tools to automate validation and FW QA tests as well as collecting reports and diagnostics data

Minimum Required Qualifications

B.S./M.S. Electrical/Computer Engineering
10+ years of experience in silicon validation of with high-speed networking SerDes, mixed signal/analog/digital ICs and blocks, knowledge of PCS and PMA networking layers.
Hands on experience with debug and characterization of high-speed interfaces like CSI-2, Ethernet.
Expertise with script-based test automation (Python) and strong scripting skills in general.
Experience in GUI development for HW and FW debug is a plus

More information about NXP in the United States...

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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About the Company

NXP Semiconductors

Automotive semiconductors and secure embedded solutions

NXP Semiconductors designs and sells semiconductor chips for vehicles and other devices. Its products include automotive-grade microcontrollers and other ICs used in engines, infotainment, safety systems, and networked car architectures. These chips process data, run software, and enable features such as advanced driver assistance and vehicle connectivity, often with strong security and real-time performance. Unlike some peers, NXP became an independent company after Philips spun off its semiconductor unit in 2006 and later merged with Freescale in 2015, building a focused strength in automotive semiconductors and microcontrollers. This gives it a clear niche in the market and the goal of growing as a standalone leader in smarter, connected vehicles and related technologies.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Eindhoven, Netherlands
Founded: 2004

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