Validation/Characterization Engineer | Space Power

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study
• 3 + years of relevant semiconductor industry experience in Product, Test, Characterization or Validation
• Proficiency with lab instrumentation: oscilloscopes, SMUs, DMMs, signal generators, and power supplies
• Experience developing test automation using Python and/or NI TestStand
• Preferred qualifications:
• Domain Knowledge & Interpersonal
• Familiarity with radiation-hardened or radiation-tolerant IC concepts (QMLV, QMLP, SEP ratings) is a plus
• Proficiency with power electronics characterization techniques: Bode plot (AC sweep) for gain margin and phase margin, output noise density, startup and shutdown waveforms, transient response including load step and line step, and PSRR (power supply rejection ratio)
• Advanced: experience with CMTI (common mode transient immunity) testing and double pulse testing (DPT) for GaN and wide-bandgap device characterization is a plus
• Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders critical to success, both internally and externally
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
• Hardware
• Hands-on PCB design experience using Altium Designer and/or Cadence Allegro X
• Understanding of power electronics layout fundamentals: DC-DC converters, GaN FETs, switching topologies, and magnetics
• Experience working with high-voltage power circuits in a lab environment
• Software
• Proficiency with Python/TestStand for automated data collection and test sequence development
• Familiarity with VVCM/Starfish or equivalent validation compliance tracking tools
• Version control experience using Git