Test Engineer, Electromagnetic Simulation Tools

Job Title

Test Engineer, Electromagnetic Simulation Tools

Role Summary

Validate and verify electromagnetic simulation and analysis software used for RF, antenna, and high-speed electronic design. Work within the Electronics, Semiconductor and Optics Business Unit alongside developers and verification engineers to ensure functional correctness, performance, and accuracy of simulation tools.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Expectation: typically 1–3+ years of relevant engineering or software testing experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on test design, automation, and release validation for electromagnetic simulation tools.

• Design and execute test strategies covering functionality, performance, and numerical accuracy.
• Develop automated test frameworks and scripts in Python that run on Windows, Linux, and cloud/distributed compute environments.
• Validate new features and enhancements in electromagnetic simulation products and verify they meet engineering specifications.
• Create detailed test plans, document results, and manage defect tracking through resolution.
• Work with developers to reproduce issues, clarify requirements, and verify fixes prior to release.
• Run regression suites, performance benchmarks, and application-level tests to ensure stability across updates.
• Assess release readiness using test coverage, defect status, and quality metrics.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and practical experience for day-one contribution.

• Solid foundation in high-frequency electronics: RF/microwave design, antennas, signal integrity, or EMC.
• Proficient in Python for automation, scripting, and data processing.
• Experience with software testing practices: regression, functional validation, and performance analysis.
• Comfort working across Windows and Linux, virtual environments, compute clusters, and cloud platforms.
• Experience with engineering software (EDA/CAE) and developing maintainable automated test suites.
• Proven ability to translate bug reports into reproducible test cases and actionable developer feedback.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with Ansys HFSS or similar electromagnetic simulation tools.
• Experience with distributed compute orchestration and large-data workflows.
• Background in performance benchmarking of simulation applications.

Education Requirements

BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience, or MS with 1+ year of relevant experience.

About the Company

Company: Synopsys

Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA

Synopsys is a leading company in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP solutions. It provides tools and services for designing and verifying complex semiconductor devices and systems. The company plays a pivotal role in the semiconductor industry, helping engineers innovate and deliver higher-quality products faster. Synopsys is committed to advancing technology standards and offers a range of software and hardware solutions to its clients globally.