Chip Test Engineer
Teradar
Quality Assurance
Boston, MA, USA
Posted on Apr 30, 2026
We are looking for a Chip Test Engineer with deep expertise in RF, digital, and analog/mixed-signal testing to lead the development of test solutions from initial silicon bring-up through high-volume production.This role is critical in bridging R&D and manufacturing, taking early proof-of-concept validation setups and scaling them into robust wafer-level and ATE production test solutions for our advanced sensor ICs used in ADAS and autonomous driving applications.Location: Seaport, Boston, MAWhat You’ll Do- Lead initial silicon bring-up and bench validation for new ICs, including debugging and characterization of first silicon.- Develop proof-of-concept (PoC) test setups using lab equipment and translate these into scalable production test methodologies.- Design and implement production test solutions at: - Wafer level (probe) - ATE platforms (e.g., Teradyne, Advantest)- Own the full lifecycle of test development: bench → characterization → correlation → production release.- Develop and optimize test programs, scripts, and automation using C++, Python, or similar tools.- Work closely with design (RF, analog, digital), systems, and product engineering teams to define test coverage and ensure alignment with specifications.- Perform correlation between bench measurements and ATE results, ensuring accuracy and repeatability.- Characterize and validate performance of RF circuits, ADCs, DSP blocks, and mixed-signal subsystems.- Support testing of multi-chip module (MCM) packages, including system-level validation considerations.- Analyze test data to identify yield issues, parametric shifts, and failure modes using tools like JMP, Spotfire, or similar.- Drive test time reduction, yield improvement, and cost optimization in production.- Collaborate with OSATs and test vendors to deploy and qualify test solutions in manufacturing.What You Bring- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.- 5+ years of experience in semiconductor test engineering, with strong product engineering exposure.- Proven experience across bench testing and silicon bring-up; test development and characterization; production test implementation (wafer probe + ATE).- Strong hands-on experience with RF test methods (e.g., spectrum analysis, signal generation), analog and mixed-signal validation, and high-speed digital testing.- Familiarity with testing RF circuits, ADCs, and DSP-based systems.- Experience working with multi-chip module (MCM) packages is highly desirable.- Proficiency in ATE platforms such as Teradyne or Advantest.- Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or similar for automation and data analysis.- Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and network analyzers.- Strong understanding of correlation between lab and production environments.- Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Bonus Points- Experience with mmWave or RFIC-based systems.- Background in automotive semiconductor products (ADAS/AV).- Experience working closely with OSATs for test transfer and yield ramp.- Prior experience in a startup or fast-paced product development environment.