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Who are we?

Imagine being part of the dynamic journey at Qualinx – a start-up born when three visionary PhD Engineers from TU Delft set out to revolutionize radio chip technology. At Qualinx, we're on a mission to conquer the high-power consumption challenges in Global Navigation Satellite Systems and IoT sensors. With a great team of over 38 individuals, scaling to 50, hosting more than 18 nationalities, we've achieved the impossible - the world's lowest power GNSS chipset. Now, we're on the verge of unleashing our game-changing digital RF technology product, ready to flood the market with millions of annual shipments.

What Sets Us Apart

Joining Qualinx isn't just about a job; it's about embracing high standards, and boldly navigating unexpected challenges. We thrive on collaboration, with a commitment to self-improvement and product excellence. At Qualinx, you're not just an employee; you're an integral part of our exciting journey, contributing to the growth and success of a ground breaking solution.

Responsibilities:

As a Digital Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and executing test plans to ensure the functionality and performance of digital circuits and systems. This role requires hands-on experience in debugging, analyzing, and characterizing digital IPs through automated test setups. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating closely with internal design, firmware, and software teams to define digital test requirements and validation plans.
• Developing and executing comprehensive test plans to validate all digital functionalities.
• Working on SoC-level validation and bring-up, managing tests from component-level through to full system operation.
• Creating Python scripts to automate tests and collect measurements using automated setups with digital test equipment.
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to verify performance across various conditions for different samples.
• Utilizing tools like Python for scripting and data handling to automate processes and enhance analysis.
• Debugging and troubleshooting issues that arise during testing, including hardware, firmware, and digital interface issues, and collaborating with design, applications, and software teams to implement solutions.
• Documenting test procedures, validation results, and specifications for internal reference and compliance.
  
  
  

Requirements:

Must haves

The ideal candidate for this Digital Validation Engineer role is detail-oriented, proactive, and has a can-do attitude, with the following qualifications:

• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of digital circuits, including memory and MCU architecture and digital interfaces, with experience in low-power IoT systems.
• Hands-on experience with bus protocols (AHB, APB) and peripheral interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART).
• Proficiency in firmware debugging and real-time troubleshooting using debugging tools.
• Experience with automated test setups and conducting concurrent lab tests on multiple products.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, digital multimeters, signal generators, and programmable power supplies.
• Proficiency in Python programming for automation and data analysis; familiarity with tools like Power BI, Excel, database management, and version control software (e.g., Git).
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
  
  
  

Nice to haves:

• Knowledge of GNSS technologies for precise location-based IoT applications
• Experience in Power, Voltage, and Temperature (PVT) characterization and expertise in hardware testing, including automated test management, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of FPGA systems for pre-silicon debugging, especially Zynq processors.
  
  
  

What's in it for you?

• Given that we are a start-up, we provide all our employees with Stock Appreciation Rights. You will be eligible to financially profit from Qualinx's success.
• We support you in your visa process if needed.
• Saving for your pension: we provide an extra 2% of your monthly base salary.
• 25 vacation days based on a 40-hour workweek.
• Work in a beautiful and modern office and lab with all the necessary equipment you need to deliver a great job.
• Every quarter we organize fantastic social events, where we celebrate the success of Qualinx by going out for a great meal, playing VR games, going bowling, etc.
• At Qualinx we invest in the development of our employees, we offer monthly Lunch & Learn sessions to keep everyone who is interested up to speed.