Job Description

Position Overview

The NI (National Instruments) Semiconductor & Electronics BU (SEBU) Systems R&D group has an immediate opening for a Principal Engineer.

This group works on a wide variety of projects from creating system-level hardware and software components for systems like the Semiconductor Test System (STS) to creating system reference architectures for applications such as RF Front End Characterization, Data Converter Validation, Power Management IC Validation, PCB Assembly Test or Semiconductor Device Control.


In addition to system design and development, our group is also responsible for the exploration of new and emerging application areas to help in the definition of future offerings, while collaborating with Sales, Business Managers, and Manufacturing.


In this role, the Systems R&D Engineer will contribute to research, design and development of features/applications/measurement IP for test systems/solutions, which are used in production or validation of RF Semiconductor and Electronics components.


Responsibilities

• Research, design and implement application software/Measurement IP/components for test systems, which are used to validate RFICs such as Power Amplifiers, RFFE, Transceivers (TRx), Filters, Switches etc.
• Ownership of system and/or features of system. Lead system/features from definition through release.
• Collaborate with global R&D teams on feature dependencies, product release, customer escalations etc.
• Design/Develop IP/features for re-usability across systems/future opportunities. Follow software development processes and best practices for design/development.
• Seek feedback on the system/features from Business Managers, System Architect, Application Engineers etc. and implement.
• Provide technical leadership to projects/teams. Drive technical decisions while balancing technical and business needs. Contribute to design and code reviews.
• Identify and recommend architecture and process improvements to benefit long-term product quality and development efficiency.
• Lead critical issues and customer escalations to effective resolution.
• Lead/drive initiatives to advance the skills/competency of the team.
• Foster culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Lead/mentor junior engineers/technicians in the team.

Position requirements:

• Education: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience in development of application/system/ATE for Test and Measurement, preferably for RF.
• Experience in validation and characterization of RFIC devices/components such as RFFE, Power Amplifier, Transceivers (TRx), Filters, Switches etc.
• Experience in using lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, RF Instruments (VST, VNA, RFSA, RFSG), Protocol Analyzers, Function Generators etc.
• Hands-on design, development and debugging skills in LabVIEW/C#/C++/Python, TestStand.
• Familiarity with post-Silicon validation and production test using NI RF instruments, drivers and NI STS (Semiconductor Test System).

Key skills/attributes:

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills and commitment to teamwork and a "can-do" spirit.
• Possess team skills, self-starter and has the ability to work independently.
• Collaboration skills and ability to communicate cross-functionally.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills, English language competency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using NI hardware, RF drivers, STS, and application software such as LabVIEW, TestStand, RFmx, RFIC Test Software.
• Experience with post-Silicon validation and production test of RFICs using NI RF instruments, RF drivers and NI STS (Semiconductor Test System).


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