Validation Engineer (DZ-64000083)

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!

We have an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, cross-functional development team validating advanced mixed-signal products. You will play a critical role in supporting new product introductions and post-silicon validation. Our high-performance chips enable an incredible mixed-signal experience with highly integrated, platform-level functionality while delivering the lowest power consumption and highest efficiency.

As a Senior / Staff Validation Engineer, you will work closely with our cross-functional teams and will report project status/progress to program management on a regular basis. You will have the opportunity to, and responsibility for, leading, mentoring, and providing technical guidance to other engineering team members. In this role, you can leverage your experience and industry knowledge to architect and drive implementation of continuous improvements to validation infrastructure and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop validation plans for IP and chip level test cases from datasheet and in consultation with design and systems engineers. Participate in chip design and architecture reviews and recommend Design-for-Validation (DFV) hooks to improve validation coverage.
• Design, develop, and debug silicon validation board-level hardware and bring-up the platforms prior to first silicon.
• Develop automated test framework and regression test suites in Python to optimize validation efficiency.
• Bench test and debug of embedded on-chip circuitry (amplifiers, data converters, power converters, etc.) to ensure functionality and performance as per the datasheet.
• Work with Validation and Production Test engineering peers to implement best practices and continuous improvements to Cirrus Logic backend test methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Systems, and Application Engineers to understand requirements and use cases.
• Analyze test results and identify failures/defects using business intelligence tools such as Spotfire, Excel and JMP.
• Write technical reports/summaries of all data collected.
  
  

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• BSc, MSc or MEng in Electrical & Electronic Engineering with at proven experience an IC Validation or equivalent role.
• Advanced electrical engineering knowledge in analog, digital, power electronics or audio engineering. This includes mixed-signal building blocks such as ADCs, DACs, PLLs, amplifiers, LDOs, SMPSs, signal processing and measurement, IC control/communication protocols.
• Hands-on experience in lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, audio analyzers, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers for measurement and debugging issues.
• Experienced in scripting languages, Python preferred, for test automation and data analysis.
• Able to handle engineering tasks, on an as-needed basis, combining experience in, failure analysis, test development, system use cases, IP debug, and customer support.
• Ability to organize assignments and schedule time to drive deliverables within established timelines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others to solve routine problems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical & diagnostic skills
  
  

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in various automation framework hardware tools (FPGA, DSP, NI Data Acquisition) or software tools/languages.
• Expertise in PCB design, layout with attention to signal integrity and thermal considerations.
• Mixed-signal test theory and knowledge (Nyquist theorem, oversampling, aliasing, etc.).
• Ability to think beyond the datasheet and around design corners to find elusive bugs. Able to think of test cases and customer usage model that may violate the assumptions of designers and systems engineers.
  
  

This position is based in Edinburgh, UK

This is a hybrid remote position and will follow a 2+ day in-office work schedule, with in-office days based on business needs and team preference. You must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting, or willing to relocate prior to beginning employment with Cirrus Logic.

If you are excited by the sound of this role but do not meet all the requirements we want to hear from you and encourage you to apply!

At Cirrus Logic, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and we are committed to encouraging an open and collaborative culture where different approaches, ideas, and points of view are respected and valued. We aim to promote a workplace where everyone can contribute irrespective of race, colour, national origin, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or disability.