Overview
In this role you will validate high-speed SerDes PHYs and drive robust validation across PVT conditions for next-gen satellite communication hardware. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape test plans, automate verification, and contribute to product quality for advanced ASICs and silicon products. You will work with cutting-edge lab equipment to understand eye diagrams, jitter, and stressed-eye performance, delivering actionable insights. This is a fast-paced, engineering-focused opportunity with a meaningful impact on satellite communication capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Validate high-speed SerDes PHYs and perform link bring-up, equalisation and performance testing
- Execute chip and system validation across Process, Voltage and Temperature (PVT) conditions
- Utilise lab equipment (oscilloscopes, BERT, DCA, PNAX) for eye diagram, jitter and stressed-eye testing
- Develop and execute chip and system test plans in collaboration with engineering teams
- Create automated test solutions using Python and investigate root causes of validation issues
- Analyse test data, support CI and contribute to product quality improvements
Key requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline
- 8–13 years' post-graduate experience in chip or system validation
- Experience testing telecommunications or satellite systems (analog, RF, high-speed blocks)
- Strong knowledge of SerDes technology, RF fundamentals and communications theory
- Proficiency in Python, C/C++ or similar for test automation
- Experience with RF test equipment, debugging, and tools such as JIRA and Confluence
- Excellent problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills in fast-paced environments
- problem-solving
- communication
- teamwork
- SerDes technology
- RF fundamentals
- Python
Sr. Systems Validation Engineer (SerDes) employer: MRL Consulting Group
At MRL Consulting, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of the UK's technology sector. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous professional development opportunities and a culture that encourages creativity and teamwork, making it an ideal place for talented individuals to thrive in their careers while contributing to cutting-edge advancements in GPU and AI technologies.
