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THE ROLE:

The Analog Mixed Signal team design RF-ADCs and RF-DACs which are integrated into complex silicon devices which are used in a variety of applications such as cable head-end, wireless communications, radars and medical imaging.
We are hiring for a talented and ambitious Firmware Application Engineer with 5+ years’ experience to join a growing team and support application firmware development in an RF laboratory environment, targeting qualification and deployment of innovative and cutting-edge products in customers systems.

THE PERSON:

The opportunity here is for a Degree or MSc qualified Electrical Engineer with a strong background in embedded software programming to leverage their skills in the architecture and design of software modules and gain experience in understanding customer usability and how software and hardware features must come together seamlessly to enhance the customer experience. You have excellent communication and presentation skills, demonstrated through technical publications, presentations, trainings, executive briefings, etc. You are highly adept at collaboration among top-thinkers and engineers alike, ready to mentor and guide, and help to elevate the knowledge and skills of the team around you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop integration of RF data converters firmware following product features and targeted capabilities, close application guidance, and drive technical specifications for RF SoC to meet those requirements, and provide technical direction to execution teams
Comprehend the SOC as a complete system which includes HW (Silicon), FW, BIOS & SW and ensure that FW, BIOS & SW are aligned to enable all features, optimizing for targeted performance and power
Work cross functionally with IP/Domain architects to identify and assess complex technical issues/risks and develop architectural solutions to achieve product requirements
Knowledge sharing and other contributions to Platform & System Architecture
As an overall product owner, responsible for application guidance and technical solutions for marketing/feature change requests
Work closely with Design teams for performance characterization, Design concept validation, Test plan reviews, Emulation plans, Pre-Si bug resolution and Performance/Power Verification sign offs
Support Post-Si teams for Product Performance, Power and functional issues debug/resolution

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Strong embedded software programming skills are required in order to enable GUI and drivers for internal and external application solutions
Experience in embedded software systems including specification, design, simulation and validation
DSP understanding and use of associated tools such as MatLab and SimuLink.
Proficient on scripting (Python, TCL) and Linux knowledge are highly desirable
Confortable in C, NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand (NI certified developer preferred) for test bench automation
Knowledge of automated test equipment design and architecture is welcome
Experience in the lab characterizing and debugging RF components and systems is welcome
Ability to work well as part of a team
Strong problem solving skills
Foundation in Systems & SoC architecture, with expertise in RFSoC Driver development is very welcome

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Firmware Applications Eng.

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