Job Overview:

We seek a creative and innovative Hardware Test Development Engineer with experience of designing custom test solutions for high-performance embedded systems and high-speed interfaces to join Arm's Hardware Platform team in Cambridge. The team works at the forefront of embedded compute focusing on supporting and prototyping Arm's latest IP products! We develop hardware platforms, based around Arm's system-on-chips (So Cs) and FPGAs used for software development and validation for external partners/customers and Arm's internal development teams.

Responsibilities:

The specification, design, implementation and commissioning of high-frequency digital and analogue platform test solutions (power supplies, high-speed IO, complex, high pin-count test sockets, chip interposers). You will be responsible to help test and characterise the performance of Arm's custom system-on-chip (SoC) solutions! Work alongside and support hardware engineers, collaborating with PCB designers to develop robust test PCBs and fixtures. Contribute to design reviews in respect of test methodologies and test verification.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Test development expertise and methodologies for compute platforms involving System on Chip (So Cs), DDR/LPDDR interfaces, PCIe Gen5/6/7, Ethernet 1G/10G/100G, SPI, I2C, high-current power supplies.
• Proven expertise in formulating and delivering test strategies for embedded systems incorporating high pin-count devices, including writing test plans, procedures and reports
• Familiarity with hardware architectures of complex system-on-chip (SoC) preferably Arm-based, and their impact on testing methodologies and processes
• Proficiency in measuring, analysing and characterising multi-gigabit, high-speed serial and parallel interfaces, performing eye diagrams and S-parameter measurements
• Competent with EDA tools for schematic entry and PCB layout (Cadence OrCAD & Allegro)
• Proficient with embedded hardware debug using laboratory test equipment (oscilloscopes, vector network analysers and protocol analysers)
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
• A methodical and structured approach to debug and problem-solving
• Experience in working in a fast-paced environment with the desire to learn new skills

"Nice To Have" Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of PCB stack-up definitions and high-speed routing constraints for signal integrity and power delivery for high power devices
• Production Test development scripting experience (e.g. Python, SKILL, TCL, JTAG)
• Knowledge of mechanical and thermal design and associated CAD packages

In Return:

You will gain a deeper understanding of system architecture and performance, and work alongside many other engineering teams including software, packaging, SoC implementation and verification, collaborating and enabling engineers and designers across multiple teams.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.