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The Cellular RF Transmitter Systems Engineer joins the RF Transmitter Systems Engineering team to develop differentiating transmit architectures for wireless products. This role involves translating cellular system-level performance requirements into specific requirements for RF front-end components, transceivers, and system firmware. Daily responsibilities include specifying RF algorithms like power control and calibration, leading hardware and software partitioning, and developing models for functional verification. The engineer must utilize MATLAB, Python, and C to run simulations and analyze system performance impacts. Key technical requirements include expertise in 3GPP standards such as LTE and 5G NR, knowledge of power amplifiers and filters, and experience with digital signal processing. The work focuses on solving complex trade-offs between gain, linearity, noise, power, and thermal constraints within multi-chip RF architectures.
Translate cellular system-level performance requirements into specifications for RF front-end components, transceivers, and system firmware.
Specify RF algorithms such as power control and calibration while defining control infrastructure, memory, and timing constraints.
Lead hardware/software partitioning of RF algorithms to optimize trade-offs between flexibility, latency, area, and power.
Develop models and run simulations using MATLAB, Python, and C for functional verification and performance analysis.
Identify critical requirements and provide assessments on system performance impacts, project timelines, and technical risks.
Drive alignment of design targets and trade-offs with hardware design and software engineering teams.
What we're looking for
Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree.
Relevant experience in RF, including cellular transmit architectures, or a PhD degree with previous work on cellular topics.
Knowledge of cellular radio/3GPP standards (GSM, UMTS, LTE, LTE-A, 5G NR), including RF aspects, system use cases, and TX waveforms.
Familiarity with RF systems, front-end (power amplifier, filters, switches, power management), and transceiver architecture, including lineup design and trade-offs.
Experience with hardware and software co-design and a clear understanding of trade-offs between analog and digital hardware and firmware implementations.
Strong analytical skills, proactive use of AI tools, and ability to collaborate and communicate across multicultural, global teams.
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (preferred).
Knowledge of digital signal processing, mixed-signal circuit design, and SoC integration constraints (preferred).
3GPP
5G NR
LTE
MATLAB
Python
C
Digital Signal Processing
RFIC
Power Amplifier
Digital Predistortion
Envelope Tracking
Mixed-Signal Circuit Design
SoC Integration
RF Systems
C
C++
Python
WiFi 802.11xx
Bluetooth 5.0
5G
NFC
UWB
Object Oriented Programming
RF Transceiver Blocks
Communications Theory
Test Algorithms
RF Measurements
Scalable Software Design
RF Systems
C
C++
Python
WiFi 802.11xx
Bluetooth 5.0
5G
NFC
UWB
Object Oriented Programming
RF Transceiver Blocks
Communications Theory
RF Measurements
Test Algorithms
Software Design