Principal Silicon Test Engineer

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. Lead production test strategy for RF, mmWave, and mixed-signal integrated circuits within Silicon Systems .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesLead💰 $269,175 - $376,844 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading production test strategies for RF and mixed-signal integrated circuits, with a strong focus on optimizing ATE tests and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance test efficiency and yield. Proficient in developing and implementing test programs from silicon bring-up to manufacturing release.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Production Test Strategy DevelopmentRF and mmWave TestingWafer Sort and Final Test ProgramsTest Automation in Python, C, or JavaMentoring Test Engineers

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Hard Skills

Semiconductor Test ExperienceWafer Sort DevelopmentFinal Test Program DevelopmentHigh-Speed ADC and DAC TestingTest Correlation ResolutionAntenna-in-Package CalibrationTest Configuration OptimizationProduction Data AnalysisTest Coverage Targets DefinitionFailure Analysis

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Advantest V93000ATE PlatformsTest Automation Tools

Industry Keywords

RF Integrated CircuitsMixed-Signal DevicesSilicon SystemsBeamformingPhased ArraysDynamic Range MeasurementsNoise MeasurementsTest EfficiencyManufacturing Release CriteriaProduction Test Efficiency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DACJavaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead production test strategy for RF, mmWave, and mixed-signal integrated circuits within Silicon Systems
Serve as technical lead for final test of mmWave front-end ICs and converter-intensive ASICs
Define wafer sort and final test strategies, coverage targets, and production release criteria for RF and mixed-signal devices
Develop and optimize ATE tests for RF signal chains, frequency conversion, PLLs, clocking, and high-speed ADCs and DACs
Establish test approaches for packaged RF devices, including antenna-in-package calibration, fixture design, and correlation to laboratory measurements
Partner with design and DFT teams to improve test access, observability, and production test efficiency during development
Lead technical work with foundry, manufacturing, and OSAT partners on probe and final test implementation, throughput, and failure analysis
Mentor test engineers and provide test domain guidance across front-end IC and digital beamformer programs
Travel up to 15% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
10 years of semiconductor test experience
Experience developing wafer sort and final test programs on production ATE platforms, including Advantest V93000
Demonstrated experience with RF or mmWave testing and high-speed ADC and DAC testing
Experience taking test programs from silicon bring-up through manufacturing release with external partners
Experience resolving yield and test correlation issues with foundry and OSAT manufacturing partners
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field (preferred)
Experience with phased arrays, antenna-in-package designs, beamforming, or multichannel RF devices (preferred)
Knowledge of RF and converter measurements, including linearity, noise, dynamic range, phase noise, jitter, ENOB, and SFDR (preferred)
Experience optimizing multisite test configurations, test time, and overall cost of test in production (preferred)
Proficiency in Python, C, Java, or similar languages for test automation and production data analysis (preferred)
Technical assessment required during interviews
Required to pass Blue's Standard Background Check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation provided
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, company results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion