Siddhant Raj
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic RF and Validation Engineer with extensive hands-on expertise in IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E) PHY validation, RF debugging, and multi-instrument automation. Proficient in utilizing advanced tools such as spectrum analyzers, VNAs, LitePoint, RF chambers, and 5G/7G testers, along with automation scripting in Python and Lua. Successfully enhanced Tx/Rx performance, resolved PHY-layer challenges, and optimized RF regression efficiency through structured automation and collaborative efforts across teams. Committed to driving innovation and excellence in wireless communication technologies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Analog Validation Intern
Texas Instruments, Bangalore
01.2023 - Current
- Validated Voltage Glitch Monitor and Tx RF chain behavior for analog front-end reliability.
- Designed glitch stimulus circuits, improving transient test repeatability by 15%.
RF Engineer
Texas Instruments, Bangalore
07.2023 - Current
- Expanded RF regression coverage by over 35% by enabling multi-instrument automated test sequences across VNAs, spectrum analyzers, LitePoint testers, and RF chambers.
- Identified and resolved 20+ PHY-layer issues including IQ imbalance, spurious tones, DC offset, frequency drift, and phase noise, improving Tx/Rx robustness.
- Improved RF calibration stability and reduced failure rates by 25% through detailed root-cause analysis with silicon, design, and firmware teams.
- Automated RF test workflows for LitePoint, 5G/7G testers, VNAs, and SAs using Python/Lua, reducing regression effort by 40–60%.
- Enhanced PHY performance by reducing EVM degradation through calibration refinement and RF chain debugging.
- Supported IEEE 802.11ax PHY compliance validation and feature bring-up for Wi-Fi 6/6E SoCs.
Education
B.E. - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
Punjab01.2023
Skills
- RF Validation: Tx/Rx testing, EVM, spectral mask, frequency accuracy, sensitivity, calibration
- Wireless Standards: IEEE 80211 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E)
- RF Automation: Python, Lua, SCPI, PyVISA
- Instruments: Spectrum analyzers, VNAs, Signal Generators, LitePoint, RF chambers, Power meters, DMM
- RF Debug: IQ imbalance, DC offset, spurious, phase noise, LO issues, PA compression
- Tools: MATLAB, LabVIEW, NI MAX, Git
Certification
- VLSI SoC Design — Maven Silicon
- Verilog for FPGA — Udemy
Timeline
RF Engineer
Texas Instruments, Bangalore
07.2023 - Current
Analog Validation Intern
Texas Instruments, Bangalore
01.2023 - Current
B.E. - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology