Develops digital pre-distortion algorithms for radio products, optimizing nonlinear power amplifier performance, modeling accuracy, and bandwidth. Collaborates with hardware design teams on DFE, AFE, feedback paths, and DPD engine selection. Implements production-grade DPD software on radio hardware, conducts robustness testing, troubleshoots lifecycle issues, and contributes to hardware integration. Requires expertise in digital signal processing, nonlinear system modeling, RF design, wireless standards, FPGA or ASIC development, and Matlab, Python, and C++.
We are excited to welcome a HW Engineer to our Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) team, based in Dallas. As a key player, you will drive the development of innovative DPD algorithms, focusing on accuracy and wide bandwidth. Your role is pivotal in ensuring optimal performance under varying signal excitations and facilitating seamless collaboration between DPD and HW design teams. Get ready to make a significant impact on our radio products!
Responsibilities- Lead the development of cutting-edge DPD algorithms, prioritizing modeling accuracy and wide bandwidth.
- Address dynamic PA behavior challenges, optimizing performance under diverse signal excitations.
- Serve as the primary liaison between DPD and HW design teams, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
- Analyze radio products to select the most suitable DPD engine, adopting a tailored approach for each product.
- Work closely with the radio HW design team to meet DPD requirements, considering DFE, AFE, and feedback path aspects.
- Provide timely and constructive feedback to the DPD team, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation.
- Participate in troubleshooting sessions, applying expertise to resolve issues across the radio lifecycle.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of DFE architecture to effectively implement DPD designs.
- Implement production-grade DPD SW on radio HW, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
- Conduct rigorous testing of radios for DPD and HW robustness, verifying performance under dynamic and static conditions.
- Bachelors’ degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, with a Masters degree being preferred.
- Advanced expertise in modeling nonlinear systems and graduate-level digital signal processing.
- Proficiency in numerical linear algebra, RF power amplifier design, and RF circuit and systems.
- Solid understanding of modern wireless communication systems, 3GPP, and FCC standards.
- Experience in FPGA or ASIC design and programming.
- Strong programming skills in Matlab, Python, and C++. Familiarity with Git for version control.
- Excellent data analysis and visualization abilities, with a focus on interpreting complex data.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective cross-functional teamwork.
- 3+ years of industry experience in HW development or a related field, with a focus on radio products.
- A proven track record of successful HW design and implementation, preferably in a dynamic R&D environment.
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- Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
- Health and dental benefits
- Short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
- Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
The above benefits exclude students.
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