Senior DFT Engineer

Nordic Semiconductor Corporation; Bristol; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in the UK is seeking an engineer to enhance digital design testability for next-gen Wi-Fi integrated circuits. The role focuses on implementing advanced testing strategies, collaborating globally, and ensuring product reliability. Candidates should have a BSc/MSc in Electronics Engineering, experience in IC design, and excellent problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and a dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary with incentives

Flexible working hours

Medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with DFT architecture and implementation.
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Perl, Tcl, Python.
• Fluent in English for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Implement effective testing strategies.
• Validate memory designs using BIST.
• Analyze test coverage and improve testability.
• Perform pattern simulations at RTL and netlist level.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Creativity

Education

BSc/MSc in Electronics Engineering or similar

Tools

EDA IC design and verification tools

Tessent tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

About the job

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of digital design and testability? In this role, you’ll play an important part in shaping the quality and reliability of next-generation Wi‑Fi IC's by implementing advanced testing strategies, integrating cutting‑edge methodologies, and driving improvements in test coverage and design for testability. You’ll collaborate with talented engineers worldwide, and see your expertise directly impact the success of innovative products. If you thrive on solving complex challenges, enjoy both independent and team‑driven projects, and want to be at the forefront of technology, this is your opportunity to make a real difference in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Join us and help define the future of semiconductor testing!

Key responsibilities

• Implement and utilize effective and efficient testing strategies
• Integrating BIST into memory designs and validating its functionality
• Inserting and validating Embedded Deterministic Test (EDT) and On‑Chip Clocking (OCC) methodologies
• Inserting and validating scan and iJTAG (Internal JTAG) techniques
• Generating automatic test patterns
• Analyze the test coverage of our designs, identify areas of improvement, and implement strategies to increase test coverage and the testability
• Performing pattern simulations at both the Register‑Transfer Level (RTL) and netlist level
• Documentation and DFT sign‑off activities

Key Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Electronics Engineering or similar
• Experience with EDA IC design and verification tools, Digital IC Design and Verification, DFT architecture, and implementation, Memory BIST, iJTAG, EDT, OCC, Scan, ATPG and pattern simulations
• Exposure to LEC, VCLP, STA
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Perl, Tcl, Python, or similar
• Experience with Tessent tools, Confluence and JIRA combined with excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work/communicate fluently in English

Personal Skills

The ideal candidate will need strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to think both creatively and methodically. Success in this role requires a proactive approach to testing and validation, a deep understanding of digital design and verification methodologies, and the capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within a global team. Excellent communication and documentation abilities are essential, along with a continuous learning mindset and the flexibility to adapt to evolving technologies and project requirements. Your ability to organize, prioritize, and drive improvements in test coverage and design testability will be key to delivering high‑quality results in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with short‑ and long‑term incentive plan
• Flexible working hours
• Medical insurance
• Family‑friendly policies, insurances, and benefits

Practical details

• Location: city, country | city,country | city, country

Please note that this position might be subject to a background check.