Hiring: Senior Validation and Characterization Engineer - Global Operations Company: Cirrus Logic Location: Austin, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 03:05:30 Target Skills & Keywords : Design System, Embedded Systems, Firmware, Make, Python, TestNG About the job Experience: •5+ years of relevant industry experience Required Skills: •Lead silicon validation and characterization for mixed-signal ICs from first silicon through production release. •Define validation strategies, test plans, and coverage for complex analog, digital, and mixed-signal blocks. •Design and develop automated validation test environments using lab instrumentation and PXI-based systems. •Develop and maintain software frameworks and scripts for validation, characterization, and regression testing (Python preferred). •Design silicon validation boards; review schematics and layouts prior to fabrication. •Perform detailed data analysis to evaluate performance, margin, robustness, and corner conditions. •Collaborate closely with IC design, systems, product test, applications, and reliability teams to debug silicon issues and drive root-cause analysis. •Support correlation between validation, characterization, and production test, helping define test limits and guardbands. Qualifications: •BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of relevant industry experience •Strong hands-on experience with silicon validation, characterization, or post-silicon debug of mixed-signal ICs. •Solid understanding of mixed-signal circuit blocks such as ADCs, DACs, PLLs, amplifiers, regulators, and sensors. •Experience developing automated test software and scripts (Python preferred). •Operational familiarity with lab and PXI-based instrumentation (NI PXIe, oscilloscopes, signal generators, audio analyzers, etc.). •Experience analyzing large datasets and presenting results using tools such as Excel, JMP, or Spotfire. •Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex hardware/software interactions. •Excellent communication skills and experience working cross-functionally with design and test teams. •Practical experience utilizing audio or power-management IC validation. •Operational familiarity with digital communication protocols (I2C, SPI, I2S, TDM, SPMI). Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!