Job Summary:
We are seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer with 4-8 years of experience in real-time embedded software development to design, develop, and validate firmware for UWB/NB modem, ranging, and radar systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Embedded C, microcontroller/SoC architectures, device drivers, HAL development, hardware bring-up, and system-level debugging, along with experience in communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, and UART. Knowledge of UWB technologies, modem software, DSP concepts, wireless PHY/MAC protocols, and ranging/radar applications is preferred. The role requires close collaboration with architecture, DSP, RF, and validation teams to deliver high-performance wireless connectivity solutions.
Job Qualification:
- 4-8 years of experience in Firmware with Bachelors/Masters in EC/CS/EEE/IS.
- Strong Embedded C programming skills with experience in real-time embedded systems.
- Good understanding of microcontroller/SoC architectures, interrupts, DMA, timers, and memory management.
- Experience in embedded software development for UWB/NB modem, or signal-processing systems.
- Knowledge of software architecture, HAL/driver development, and hardware bring-up.
- Familiarity with debugging tools such as JTAG, SWD, Trace32, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
- Understanding of communication protocols and interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, IPC, and mailbox mechanisms.
- Strong problem-solving and system-level debugging skills.
Preferred / Domain-Specific Skills
- Knowledge of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) and Narrowband (NB) communication systems.
- Understanding of Ranging, Radar, and wireless PHY/MAC concepts.
- Knowledge of IEEE 802.15.4z / 802.15.4ab and UWB ranging concepts
- Experience with modem software
- Familiarity with DSP signal-processing concepts for UWB ranging and radar applications
- Exposure to automotive, industrial, or IoT wireless products.
Job Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for modem - UWB/NB ranging, and radar subsystems.
- Develop HAL, drivers, middleware, and system software for modem and RF control.
- Integrate and validate BB, DSP, and RF components on silicon, FPGA, and simulation platforms.
- Troubleshoot complex system-level issues spanning software, DSP and modem domains.
- Collaborate with architecture, algorithm, DSP, RF, and validation teams to deliver scalable solutions.
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#LI-7013Skills Required
- 4-8 years of firmware or real-time embedded software development experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Information Systems
- Strong Embedded C programming skills
- Experience with real-time embedded systems
- Understanding of microcontroller and SoC architectures, interrupts, DMA, timers, and memory management
- Embedded software development experience for UWB/NB modems or signal-processing systems
- Experience with software architecture, HAL and driver development, and hardware bring-up
- Familiarity with JTAG, SWD, Trace32, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes
- Understanding of SPI, I2C, UART, IPC, and mailbox mechanisms
- Strong problem-solving and system-level debugging skills
- Knowledge of UWB and Narrowband communication systems
- Understanding of ranging, radar, and wireless PHY/MAC concepts
- Knowledge of IEEE 802.15.4z, IEEE 802.15.4ab, and UWB ranging concepts
- Experience with modem software
- Familiarity with DSP signal-processing concepts for UWB ranging and radar applications
- Exposure to automotive, industrial, or IoT wireless products
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