Souk Xayabanha

Member of Technical Staff @ Etched

San Francisco Bay Area

About

Wireless Engineer / Systems Engineer / HW Engineer / Test Engineer / Project Manager Experienced Systems Engineer with a proven track record in leading the design, integration, and prototyping of device and test systems. Demonstrates expertise in hardware, software, and automation integration, along with effective troubleshooting and validation of system test cases. Skilled in managing lab design, bring-up, and overall system lifecycle, contributing to successful projects in dynamic technology environments.

Experience

  • Member of Technical Staff at Etched
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    AI server system level validation, design and troubleshooting.

  • Qualcomm (San Jose, California, United States)
    • Support Engineer, Senior Staff - 5G Cell Site Modem
      Apr 2021 - Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Designed, built, debugged, managed and deployed the global HW infrastructure for 5G silicon validation test rack systems. Innovated and designed more than 40 distinctive 5G cell site modem rack systems, showcasing expertise in system architecture and optimization. Orchestrated the complete life cycle of design projects, from initial planning to manufacturing, ensuring seamless execution and timely delivery of high-quality rack systems. Spearheaded communication as the primary point of contact for cross-functional teams, including component engineers, mechanical engineers, operations, procurement, manufacturing, and component vendors, fostering collaboration and efficiency. Constructed comprehensive System Bill of Materials (BOM) utilizing the Qualcomm system through Agile, streamlining the documentation process and enhancing project tracking. Conducted in-depth research, validation, and collaboration with manufacturers and vendors to secure top-tier components for rack systems, ensuring the integration of cutting-edge technology. Facilitated the end-to-end process, including testing, prototyping, manufacturing, and export of rack systems, demonstrating meticulous project management and delivery capabilities.

    • Support Engineer, Senior Staff - 60GHz WI-FI
      Nov 2014 - Apr 2021 · 6 yrs 6 mos

      Proposed, planned, designed and built over 50 unique systems and testing infrastructure. Successfully integrating the 60GHz Wi-Fi solution in docking stations, laptops, mini-PCs, APs, tablets, mobile phones and VR/XR headsets. Developed system topology, documented/maintained the topology and educated SW/FW team, test team and customer engineering team on the topology and the functionality of the systems. Built testing infrastructure to validate the integration which includes RF enclosure, DUT, APs, robotic positioning, attenuators and controller PC. Experience with Wi-Fi rate vs attenuation, power and performance, multi station, diversity, location, rate vs attenuation + diversity and robotics positioning test systems. Owned system integration test and platform integration test for all 60Ghz Wi-Fi. Executed the automated test cases, generated the test reports and debugged failures to improve the firmware quality. Provided guidance for the test team on any failures, improvement to the test process and new test cases. Supported customers such as marketing, customer engineering and external customers. Owned and managed the lab along with all the systems.

  • Application Engineer at Wilocity, Inc.
    Jul 2012 - Nov 2014 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Provided technical expertise and support in the development, testing, and implementation of innovative wireless communication solutions, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance for clients. Managed the external test team to deliver quality test reports in a timely manner. Executed test plans, generated test reports and performed debugging to ensure quality of the system. Design and integrated 60 Ghz Wi-Fi in systems as a proof of concept of the technology. Supported customers with integration and evaluation of the 60GHz Wi-Fi solution in their products. Collaborated with marketing to resolve all technical issues related to the 60GHz Wi-Fi solution.