Senior DFT Engineer
About the job
It is an exciting time to join Nordic Semiconductor as we continue to build upon our successful history of wireless innovation. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled DFT Engineer to join our WiFi SoC Group. This role is integral to our mission of delivering top-quality designs and is responsible for the end-to-end implementation and verification of Design for Testability (DFT). If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for electronics engineering and a desire to make a significant impact in a dynamic, global organization, we would love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities
Implement and utilize effective and efficient testing strategies.
Implementing MBIST and validating it through extensive simulations
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 with and without timing backannotation
Documentation and DFT sign-off activities
Key Qualifications
BSc/MSc in Electronics Engineering or similar
Extensive experience with EDA IC design and verification tools
Experience with Digital IC Design and Verification, DFT architecture and implementation, Memory BIST, iJTAG, EDT, OCC, Scan, ATPG and pattern simulations is preferred
Knowledge of scripting languages like perl, tcl, python or similar
Experience with Tessent tools, Confluence and JIRA
Excellent documentation and communication skills
Ability to work/communicate fluently in English
Personal Skills
We are seeking a candidate that can work independently and demonstrate a business and solution-oriented mindset. Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize a daily workload is important, as well as a creative and development-oriented mindset.
The ideal candidate will also have an eagerness to learn and improve, showing a commitment to continuous personal and professional development. Furthermore, you work effectively in teams and have strong collaboration skills.
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: Bristol, UK
Some travelling must be expected
Please note that this position might be subject to a background check.
- Department
- BU Wi-Fi - SoC Group
- Location
- Bristol
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Level of seniority
- Senior
- Field of expertise
- Engineering
- Application deadline
- November 01, 2026
About Nordic Semiconductor
Nordic Semiconductor is a Norwegian fabless semiconductor company specializing in wireless communication technology that powers the Internet of Things (IoT). Nordic was established in 1983 and has about 1400 employees across the globe. Our award-winning Bluetooth Low Energy solutions pioneered ultra-low power wireless, making us the global market leader. Our technology range was later supplemented by ANT+, Thread and Zigbee, and in 2018 we launched our low power, compact LTE-M/NB-IoT cellular IoT solutions to extend the penetration of the IoT. The Nordic portfolio was further complemented by Wi-Fi technology in 2021.