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Senior Test Engineer

AT HRL Laboratories
HRL Laboratories

Senior Test Engineer

Malibu, CA

Essential Duties:
Measure and characterize mixed signal circuits and semiconductor devices.
Collect and analyze measurement data manually, or by writing automated test programs and scripts.
Work with IC design engineers to debug circuits and develop test strategies.
Must be comfortable working in a research laboratory environment.
Able to work on multiple projects and interact with multiple project leads.

Required Skills:
5+ years of experience in mixed signal IC testing and characterization.
Test development setup for measuring and characterizing complex analog and digital ICs.
Strong experience working with analog/mixed-signal/digital circuits.
Significant experience with high speed RF/microwave components and measurement techniques.

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Understanding of RF design practices (e.g. controlled impedance transmission lines, crosstalk minimization, signal integrity, power integrity).
Experience using a wide variety of measurement equipment such as High-Speed Oscilloscopes, VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, Time Domain Reflectometry TDR, Semiconductor Analyzers, Function/Waveform Generators, etc.
Able to develop custom code to make automated measurements and to analyze/process data using GPIB, USB, or other data interfaces.
Good understanding of coding languages such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, C, C++, etc.
Familiar with time-domain simulation software such Spice or EM simulation software a plus.
Experience with the latest test equipment and most advanced measurement methods.
Able to multi task among different projects.
Good understanding of semiconductor device physics and measurement methods for device modeling.

Required Education:
Bachelor or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related scientific discipline.

Special Requirements:
US citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Active SSBI is a plus.

Compensation:
The base salary range for this full-time position is $132,765 - $165,983 + bonus + benefits.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefits.

Client-provided location(s): Malibu, CA, USA
Job ID: HRL_Labs-19d50c37-588a-4b90-a4e0-29ce17f5de17
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program