Senior Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

K2 Space Corporation

. Own post-silicon validation strategy, test planning, execution, coverage, and sign-off .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in post-silicon validation, SoC bring-up, and silicon characterization, with strong capabilities in building test infrastructure and automating lab processes. Proficient in validating DSP and mixed-signal functionality while collaborating across cross-functional teams to ensure successful product integration.

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Post-Silicon ValidationSoC Bring-UpSilicon CharacterizationPython/Scripting SkillsLab Test and Measurement Equipment

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Hard Skills

Silicon ValidationMixed-Signal SoCs/ASICsDSP ValidationRF/Analog Circuit UnderstandingEmbedded C/C++JTAGSPIUARTDebug SkillsAutomation for Instrumentation Control

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationHands-On Leadership

Tools & Technologies

OscilloscopesSpectrum AnalyzersSignal AnalyzersVector Signal GeneratorsNetwork AnalyzersLogic AnalyzersPower Supplies

Certifications & Qualifications

BS/MS in Electrical EngineeringU.S. Person as Defined by ITAR

Industry Keywords

RF SoCADC/DACPLLRF TransceiverHigh-Speed SerDesRISC-VARM

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DACPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own post-silicon validation strategy, test planning, execution, coverage, and sign-off
Lead first-silicon bring-up across power, clocks, debug interfaces, processor/memory subsystems, peripherals, and high-speed interfaces
Define validation strategy and readiness criteria for product integration
Ensure silicon, firmware, test infrastructure, and system interfaces are ready for integration
Own system-level functional, performance, stress, and corner-case testing
Build the test and validation lab, including equipment, infrastructure, test setups, and automated characterization and regression environments
Characterize RF chains, PLLs, ADCs/DACs, clocking, and power with RF/analog and mixed-signal designers
Validate DSP and calibration algorithms on silicon and correlate measured performance with models and simulations
Partner with FPGA, firmware, RTL/DV, hardware, and systems teams to accelerate bring-up and drive end-to-end validation
Drive cross-functional debug across silicon, firmware, RTL, package, board, and system boundaries
Build reusable automation for instrumentation control, data collection, analysis, regression, and reporting
Drive silicon issues from discovery through root cause, workaround, and resolution

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
5+ years of post-silicon validation, SoC bring-up, silicon characterization, or related experience
Hands-on experience bringing up complex mixed-signal SoCs/ASICs and transitioning silicon into product/system integration
Hands-on experience with lab test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum/signal analyzers, vector signal generators, network analyzers, logic analyzers, power supplies, and related RF/mixed-signal instrumentation
Strong understanding of SoC architecture and working knowledge of RF/analog and mixed-signal circuits
Strong hardware/software debug skills spanning silicon, RTL, firmware, board, and systems
Experience building silicon validation labs, test infrastructure, and automated measurement environments
Experience validating DSP, calibration, or signal-processing functionality in silicon
Strong Python/scripting skills for lab automation, instrumentation, and data analysis
Experience with embedded C/C++, JTAG, SPI, UART, and register-level debug
Ability to lead cross-functional bring-up while remaining deeply hands-on in the lab
Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license
Preferred: RF SoC and RF/analog characterization experience
Preferred: ADC/DAC, PLL, RF transceiver, or high-speed SerDes/JESD validation experience
Preferred: FPGA prototyping and RISC-V/ARM SoC experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodation available as part of the employment application or interview process
Equal opportunity employment