RF IC System Verification Engineer

Job description

Job Description

ARM is recruiting for a new RFIC design centre in Lund, Sweden, within the Wireless BU (WBU), to develop licensable radio IP solutions for use in Narrow-Band Internet of Things (NB-IoT) applications. You will work together with a group of highly experienced engineers and researchers who will develop a System on-Chip (SoC) solution within the ARM Cordio product portfolio, supporting the multiband NB-IoT wireless standard. The SoC includes a complete RF, digital and software solution.

ARM is looking for a dedicated, self-motivated RF/Mixed signal/system verification engineer, with a few years´ experience from a relevant field, preferably in the wireless industry, to work with radios to drive the new IoT wave. Specifically, ARM seeks creative, self-starting, highly motivated individuals able to operate in a team driven environment and willing to take the initiative for successful completion of team and individual goals.

What will I be accountable for?

As an RF/Analog/system verification engineer at ARM you would be involved in all phases of the development of the NB-IoT SoC, from verification of basic RF performance to conformance testing of the entire system versus the 3GPP standard. Besides being responsible for the verification of the SoC you would also be managing the measurement lab and handle all contacts with external suppliers of measurement equipment. Within this role, there will be opportunities to interact with applications engineering, RF-systems engineering, digital-IC engineering, software engineering, and worldwide customers to help capture and deliver on performance requirements.

Role & Responsibilities

·  Build-up of state of the art IC verification lab for NB-IOT SoCs.
·  Responsible for all contacts with suppliers of measurement hardware and software equipment.
·  Writing of equipment control scripts for automated performance testing.
·  Verify RF and SoC performance using both manual and automated measurements.
·  Collaborate with IC designers for evaluating simulated and measured performance.
·  Participate in schematic and layout design reviews for PCBs
·  Develop and implement test plans for lab characterization of fabricated devices.
·  Document all verification work and participate in the writing of datasheets and application notes for customers

Job Requirements

Required Skills and Experiences
·  BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering focused on areas such as analog/RF/digital design and verification.
·  Good knowledge of RF measurement and radio communication theory.
·  Excellent knowledge of RF and digital measurement instrumentation for wireless communication standards.
·  Good knowledge of wireless communication standards
·  Experience from measurement automation using MATLAB, Python or LabVIEW
·  Proven team player that enjoys cooperation within the local RF IC design team as well as with other functions within ARM worldwide.
·  Good communication skills

Desired Skills and Experiences

·  Experience with conformance testing equipment
·  Good knowledge of digital control interfaces.
·  Experience from PCB design tools, e.g. Cadence Allegro or Eagle

What are the desired behaviours for this role?

At ARM, we are proud to have a set of behaviours that reflect our unique culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work together to defy ordinary and shape extraordinary. These behaviours are assessed as part of the recruitment process:

·  Delivery of results – You demonstrate a can-do attitude and you drive to overcome obstacles, acting with a sense of urgency because you’re passionate about what you do.
·  Partner / customer focus – Your tendency to put your partners and customers first in all that you do by understanding their needs and striving to achieve win-win solutions.
·  Creativity / innovation – Possessing curiosity and a passion for driving continuous improvement through spotting opportunities and seeking the views of others.
·  Collaboration / communication – Your ability to forge lasting relationships which are built upon mutual trust, open communication and sharing of information and success.
·  Personal impact / influence – You listen to different perspectives, evaluate, persuade and carefully shape your work to deliver truly impactful results.
·  Team / personal development – You take time to drive your own development, while also encouraging team members and partners to do the same.

Benefits

Your particular benefits package will depend on position and type of employment and may be subject to change. Your package will be confirmed on offer of employment. ARM's benefits program provides permanent employees with the opportunity to stay innovative and healthy, ensure the wellness of their families, and create a positive working environment.

·  Annual Bonus Plan
·  Discretionary Cash Award
·  Compulsory pension plan
·  Insurance Package (travel, life, disability, health)
·  Holiday, 6 weeks annual leave extending the normal five weeks given by Swedish Holiday Act
·  Sabbatical, 20 paid business days every four-years of service
·  Volunteering, One (1) paid working day each year (TeamARM)
·  Others, parental leave, contribution to physical training, team and seasonal social events

About ARM

ARM® technology is at the heart of a computing and connectivity revolution that is transforming the way people live and businesses operate. From the unmissable to the invisible; our advanced, energy-efficient processor designs are enabling the intelligence in 86 billion silicon chips and securely powering products from the sensor to the smartphone to the supercomputer. With more than 1,000 technology partners including the world's most famous business and consumer brands, we are driving ARM innovation into all areas compute is happening inside the chip, the network and the cloud.

With offices around the world, ARM is a diverse community of dedicated, innovative and highly talented professionals. By enabling an inclusive, meritocratic and open workplace where all our people can grow and succeed, we encourage our people to share their unique contributions to ARM's success in the global marketplace.