Senior / Lead Radio Characterization Engineer

At Nordic Semiconductor we are looking for a Radio Characterization Lead to take ownership of how we measure, prove and productize

the RF performance of our short-range radio IPs. Our radios go into hundreds of millions of devices every year, so ensuring

quality and performance is of extreme importance. You will set the direction for how radio parameters are measured across silicon

bring-up, characterization practice, and volume production. That means being involved from early on in the development process

deciding what to measure and why. You will build upon years of experience and billions of manufactured devices to improve

processes and methodologies. You will work at the intersection of RF design, characterization, and product engineering, and be the

main interface to the production test engineering teams.

This is a technical leadership role. You will lead through expertise, methodology, and influence across teams rather than through

formal line management, while acting as the go-to authority on radio characterization within the Short-Range Business unit at

Nordic Semiconductor.

As Radio Characterization Lead you own the strategy, methodology, process and execution plan for radio performance

characterization. Your responsibilities include:

• Own the characterization plan for radio parameters — define scope, priorities, sequencing and resource needs across new

silicon, derivatives and product ramps, and keep the plan aligned with project milestones.

• Align the equipment and test-setup strategy — analyze which instruments, fixtures, chambers and automation are needed, drive

investment and capability decisions.

• Drive continuous improvement of characterization methodology — reduce measurement uncertainty, cut test time, improve

automation and reproducibility, and raise the standard of how results are captured and analysed.

• Track spec parameter coverage — maintain a clear, auditable view of which datasheet and standard-mandated parameters are

covered by characterization, expose gaps early, and drive them to closure.

• Turn measurement data into decisions — analyse silicon performance across corners, process and units, and feed conclusions back

to design, systems and product engineering

We are looking for someone with a MSc or PhD in Electronics, Telecommunications, Physics or equivalent and with several years of

hands-on RF measurement and characterization experience on integrated radios or RF products. You have strong grasp of RF

transceiver parameters and how to measure them: sensitivity, blocking and selectivity, intermodulation, EVM, phase noise, output

power and spectral emissions, current consumption. Key things we look for includes:

• Practical command of RF instrumentation — spectrum and signal analysers, vector signal generators, network analysers, power

meters, oscilloscopes, shielded and OTA setups.

• Experience automating measurements and processing data, typically with Python (or MATLAB), including instrument control and

statistical analysis of measurement data.

• Ability to plan and lead technical work across teams, and to communicate results and trade-offs clearly to both engineers and

management.

We are looking for a structured and curious colleague who is comfortable owning a domain and setting its direction. You are

rigorous about data and honest about uncertainty. You enjoy getting to the bottom of an unexpected measurement, and you can hold a

clear line on quality while still making pragmatic calls on cost and schedule. You collaborate well across disciplines, you like

sharing what you know, and you see improving how the team works as part of the job rather than a distraction from it.

Working for Nordic Working at Nordic, you will be inspired and supported to develop yourself. Our teams enjoy a professional and

informal working environment. We value and encourage the continuous development of skills and expertise to the highest levels. We

are proud of our Norwegian heritage, our highly skilled international workforce, and our world-leading innovation. We offer a

variety of tasks and projects, and the possibility to work alongside some of the world’s most renowned experts within their field.

We encourage our employees to question the established and innovate while expecting professionalism, commitment, and the will to

learn.

You can apply directly via the apply button and we only require a copy of your CV or LinkedIn profile. Also feel free to contact

Erik Falk Hansen in Rede People who is supporting Nordic with this hire. Erik has a detailed prospect he would be happy to send to

you.