Sr. Systems Validation Engineer (SerDes)

Company: MRL Consulting Group | Global Niche Technology Recruitment
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Location: Aldershot
Job Description:

Senior SerDes Validation Engineer

We are recruiting on behalf of an innovative technology company for a Senior SerDes Validation Engineer to join a team developing next-generation satellite communication solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced ASICs, high-speed communication interfaces and cutting-edge silicon products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Validate high-speed SerDes PHYs and execute link bring-up, equalisation and performance testing.
  • Perform chip and system validation across Process, Voltage and Temperature (PVT) conditions.
  • Use advanced lab equipment including oscilloscopes, BERT, DCA and PNAX to carry out eye diagram, jitter and stressed eye testing.
  • Develop and execute chip and system test plans in collaboration with engineering teams.
  • Create automated test solutions using Python and investigate root causes of validation issues.
  • Analyse test data, support continuous integration and contribute to product quality improvements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Ideally 8–13 years’ post-graduate experience in chip or system validation.
  • Experience testing telecommunications or satellite systems, including analog, RF and high-speed communication blocks.
  • Strong knowledge of SerDes technology, RF fundamentals and communications theory.
  • Proficiency in Python, C/C++ or similar programming languages for test automation.
  • Experience with RF test equipment, debugging complex issues, and tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced engineering environment.

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Posted: October 13th, 2026