Automation Development Engineer - BT/Wi-Fi
NXP Semiconductors
NXP’s wireless solutions build upon decades of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth silicon as well as system and software design expertise. NXP is committed to drive large-scale deployment across multiple markets by a broad array of power- and cost-optimized Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chipsets, enabling products with today’s most advanced Wi-Fi capabilities. Our Wi-Fi 6 or 802.11ax portfolio of optimized solutions represents a differentiated technology approach designed to help usher in an era of connectivity innovation for automotive, access, mobile, industrial and IoT markets.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Design V&V RF tests for NXP wireless solutions across multiple test teams
- Experienced (5 to 10 years) with software testing and test frameworks
- Excellent Python or Perl skills and experience in a professional development environment
- 6+ yrs. experience in Automation Framework & WLAN domain.
- Excellent understanding of wireless communication technology and 802.11
- Experienced with instrument control and preferably RF test systems.
- Develop, execute, and automate tests for characterizing key performance metrics of the system.
- Participate in technical reviews and product evaluation to make better solutions.
- Debug and track FW and RF issues with system and development engineering teams until closure
- Work with SDKs, debuggers, VNAs, power meters, and development tools such as UWB Sniffers, Encryption tools etc.
- Create test reports and track issues including statistical data, charts and plots
- Act as the quality gatekeeper for releases to customers
- Interface with various internal stakeholders, external test agencies and customers
- Participation in technical reviews and product evaluation to make better solutions.
Education, Experience & Skills: Mandatory Skills:
- Bachelors/master’s degree in electrical engineering or computer Science
- Experience in testing and QA for high volume wireless IC’s is required including test automation development experience.
- Knowledge of fundamental concepts in Wireless Communications and Signal Processing.
- Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, etc. is required.
- Knowledge of controlling instruments via socket, GPIB-USB interface through SCPI / VISA and automating this equipment is a must.
- Work experience in RF testing for any one of the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
- Work experience in Transmitter and Receiver characterization is a must.
- Experience in any one of the programming languages like C, C++, C#, Python or Perl is a must.
- Background in RTL design and analog/RF is desirable.
NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status.
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