IoT RF Validation Engineer II

About the position

We are Silicon Labs. We are a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world. Our integrated hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, unmatched ecosystem and robust support make us the ideal long-term partner in building advanced industrial, commercial, home and life applications. We make it easy for developers to solve complex wireless challenges throughout the product lifecycle and get to market quickly with innovative solutions that transform industries, grow economies and improve lives. Meet the Team We are developing highly flexible wireless SoCs in a fast-paced environment. The IoT PHY-MAC Validation team has a vital role in ensuring product performance, scalability, and time to market. We are looking for an experienced engineer focusing on RF and DSP design validation of wireless PHY and MAC layer IPs for low-power System-on-Chip 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

• Contribute to initial development of Zigbee, BLE, Wi-SUN, ZWave, MBus, and proprietary PHY configurations for Silicon Labs RF SoCs
• 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 lab measurements including sensitivity, frequency/baudrate/deviation tolerance, blocking, and more
• Coordinate delivery of final PHY settings via Silicon Labs SDKs

Requirements

• BS, MS in Electrical Engineering with 3+ 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
• Basic DSP knowledge (up/down sampling, FIR filtering)
• 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)
• Proficiency taking measurements with standard RF lab instruments (signal generator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, scope, DMM, supply)
• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to program/understand RTL

Benefits

• Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental and vision plans
• Highly competitive salary
• 401k plan with match and Roth plan option
• Equity rewards (RSUs)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life/AD&D and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Adoption assistance
• Back-Up childcare
• Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance)
• Flexible PTO schedule
• 3 paid volunteer days per year
• Charitable contribution match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free downtown parking
• Onsite gym
• Monthly wellness offerings
• Free snacks
• Monthly company updates with our CEO