Validation & Characterization Engineering Manager

Salary Confidential Position range in Travis County $73k - $126k Per Year Validation & Characterization Engineering Manager

CIRRUS LOGIC INC

Occupation:

Validation Engineers

Location:

AUSTIN, TX - 78701

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift

Posted:

05/14/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

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Updated:

05/17/2026

Expires:

06/13/2026 Job #: 17014581 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 84 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Help for . For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the worlds top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldnt do it without our extraordinary workforce and thats where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career! As a Validation & Characterization Engineering Manager, you will lead, develop, and mentor a team of engineers responsible for specification-based validation, characterization, and production test correlation for mixed-signal ICs. This role supports a broad portfolio of high-performance mixed-signal products across consumer and mobile applications, ensuring robust silicon performance from first silicon through high-volume production. You will play a critical role in driving validation execution, measurement rigor, and data-driven decision-making, working closely with IC design, systems, and product test teams to deliver production-ready solutions. Responsibilities Build, lead, and scale a team of validation and characterization engineers supporting multiple product lines. Providetechnical leadership and mentorshipacross specification-based validation, characterization, and silicon debug. Drive execution of validation plans to ensurecomprehensive specification coverage, margin analysis, and traceability. Establish best practices fortest methodology, measurement accuracy, and experimental design, ensuring high-quality and repeatable results. Partner closely withProduct Test Engineeringto ensure strongcorrelation between lab validation results and ATE measurements, including definition of test limits, guard-bands, and production readiness. Define and trackKPIs and metricsto improve validation efficiency, coverage, and data quality. Guide the team inanalyzing large and complex datasets, extracting meaningful insights, and making data-driven decisions. Lead debugging of complex silicon, system, and measurement issues, including cross-domain interactions (analog, digital, and test infrastructure). Collaborate with IC design, systems, applications, and product test teams to resolve issues and align on requirements. Drivecontinuous improvement of validation methodologies, automation frameworks, and data analysis workflows. Ensure clear and consistent communication of technical status, risks, and execution plans to cross-functional teams and senior leadership. Support hiring, onboarding, and development of engineers across multiple experience levels. Foster a culture oftechnical excellence, accountability, and data-driven engineeringwithin the team.

Requirements / Qualifications

BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with7+ yearsof relevant experience in validation, characterization, or production test, including2+ years of people management experience. Strong technical background inmixed-signal IC validation and characterization, including audio and/or power management devices. Deep understanding oftest and measurement techniques, including error sources, calibration, accuracy, and repeatability. Experience designing and executingexperiments for performance characterization, including corner analysis, margining, and statistical evaluation. Proven experience withdata analysis and interpretation, including large dataset handling and use of tools such asJMP, Spotfire, or Excel. Experience supporting or partnering withproduction test engineering, includingtest correlation, guardbanding, and yield analysis. Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, signal generators, audio analyzers, power measurement equipment, PXI systems). Experience with automation and scripting (Python preferred) and validation/test infrastructure development. Demonstrated ability tolead teams, mentor engineers, and drive execution across multiple projects. Strong problem-solving and debug skills across silicon behavior, measurement systems, and test environments. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across cross-functional teams. Preferred Skills /

Abilities:

Experience withaudio IC validation(CODECs, amplifiers) and/orpower management ICs(LDOs, SMPSs, battery charging). Familiarity withATE platforms and high-volume manufacturing test flows. Experience definingvalidation methodologies, measurement standards, or data analysis best practicesacross teams. Background inPCB design, signal integrity, power integrity, or low-noise measurement techniques. Experience withstatistical analysis methodsfor characterization and production correlation. Prior experience leading teams throughproduct ramp and production release.