Staff Test Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop ATE test solutions for highly integrated RF SoC ICs for Wireless, Cable, and High-Speed Interconnect transceiver applications
• Lead cross-functional discussions on testability architecture, design for test, efficient test solution development, and ATE test HW design
• Define, document, and drive best practices within test engineering team
• Drive R&D experiments for new hardware and software design concepts
• Evaluate new software/automation tools to improve test development efficiency
• Provide training and technical guidance to junior test engineers in the team
• Interact with test ecosystem to enable test solutions that meet our business needs
• Communicate clearly with all levels within the company
• Assist with attracting and hiring top talent
• Accountable for the KPIs (test coverage, test cost, product spec compliance) for test engineering

Qualifications

• Strong background in RF, Mixed Signal, and Digital principles
• Expertise in developing multi-site production test solutions for complex RF SoCs using Advantest 93K wave scale and port scale test system.
• Experience with other test systems is a plus
• Experience in C, C++, Java, VB, LabView, or automation scripting (PERL, PYTHON, or MATLAB)
• Experience in developing high-performance RF ATE hardware
• Experience with electronic bench-test equipment - oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, pulse and signal generators, power supplies, DC source/measure
• Proven track record of leading test development and taking multiple RF SOCs to high-volume production
• BS in Electrical Engineering or related + 5 years of experience, or MS + 3 years of experience

Pay

MaxLinear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and many positions also include stock-based compensation. MaxLinear's good faith estimate starting base salary range is: $118,000 to $159,000 Annually. The actual starting base salary will be determined by the match to certain role-related criteria such as educational degree(s) or equivalent, relevant work experience, skillset needed for the role, and geographic location; this is not an all-inclusive list as some roles may require unique skills or experience.

Benefits

• health care benefits
• 401k savings plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• paid time off