NPI Test Development Engineer
BroadcomJob Title
NPI Test Development Engineer
Role Summary
Lead the design and deployment of automated test solutions for RF and mixed-signal products throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle. The role spans software, systems, and test engineering to deliver scalable, maintainable, production-ready test systems.
Responsible for defining best practices within a global test development organization and ensuring reliable, reusable test frameworks and systems.
Experience Level
Senior — requires significant prior experience; posting specifies 8+ years in automated test development.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include development, integration, and improvement of automated test systems for production test.
- Design and implement automated test solutions using TestStand and C# on PXI-based ATE.
- Lead RF test development, system integration, and complex hardware/software debugging efforts.
- Provide design-for-test (DFT) feedback to product and hardware engineering teams.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers and technical staff.
- Drive continuous improvement of software and test architectures to increase reuse, reliability, and maintainability.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience required to perform the role.
- 8+ years of experience in automated test development and deployment.
- Strong proficiency in C# and NI TestStand.
- Experience with PXI-based automated test equipment (ATE) and associated instrument control.
- Deep knowledge of RF measurements and RF test methodologies.
- Proven ability to debug complex hardware and software systems across the test stack.
- Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineering staff.
Nice-to-have: structured problem-solving approach, clear communication skills, and a track record of building reusable, scalable technical solutions.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Engineering.
About the Company
Company: Broadcom
Headquarters: Irvine, California, United States
Broadcom is a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies a wide range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. The company is known for its innovations in wireless and broadband communications, enabling a connected world.
