WSoC PHY/MAC Validation and Integration Engineer
Core
Chip-level bring-up, DSP implementation, and validation of physical layer (PHY) components for wireless communication systems.
Role type
Senior IC validation and integration engineer (wireless PHY/MAC)
Builds
Wireless connectivity solutions (Bluetooth, Zigbee, UWB)
Domain
Wireless communications / Hardware validation
Required skills
Chip-level bring-up, DSP algorithm implementation, FPGA debugging, RF parametric testing, Python programming, Wireless protocol knowledge (Bluetooth, WLAN, UWB), Test plan design, Root-cause analysis
Preferred skills
PHY/RF/MAC verification, Lab equipment operation (network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope), Constrained random testing
Technologies
FPGA, RTL, RF test equipment, Python
Responsibilities
Design, integrate and validate PHY layer components for wireless protocols; Implement and optimize DSP algorithms for signal modulation, demodulation, filtering, and error correction; Conduct FPGA and chip-level bring-up, including power-on testing and debug; Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues at the chip level; Design, execute and automate directed PHY/MAC testing scripts; Validate and characterize algorithms on real silicon alongside RTL, PHY, RF, MAC, and board designers; Develop and implement test plans; collect and analyze test results; identify, root-cause, and debug issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
