Associate Engineer - Firmware

JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world. From its global tech centers, JMA is ushering in a new era of connectivity for leading mobile carriers, the most iconic stadiums, major universities, leading healthcare facilities, and the busiest transit centers. 5G is more than another G on your phone — it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industry’s fastest growing technology company to shape that future today.   The Associate Firmware Engineer will have a strong focus on software for wireless applications. They will be instrumental in designing and optimizing firmware solutions that are integrated into cutting-edge wireless technologies and will play a crucial role in advancing JMA's firmware capabilities, contributing to the development of wireless cellular systems. The Junior Firmware Engineer will be located out of the JMA offices in Bologna, Italy.

Junior Firmware Engineer Responsibilities:



• Design, implement, and optimize firmware code for wireless communication systems on JMA hardware/firmware platforms.


• Collaborate with the systems engineering team to understand and translate system-level requirements into efficient firmware implementations.


• Architect and implement firmware designs focusing on ensuring optimal performance and resource reuse between the products.


• Develop and execute verification framework to ensure the reliability and functionality of firmware code.


• Collaborate with hardware and FPGA teams to integrate firmware code into larger wireless systems.


• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate the functionality and performance of firmware blocks.


• Develop firmware blocks for wireless communication protocols, such as LTE, 5G, ORAN fronthaul.


• Work with FPGA and DSP teams to optimize signal processing pipelines for low-latency and high-throughput wireless applications.


• Create detailed documentation for firmware designs, and integration processes.


• Maintain version-controlled documentation to facilitate collaboration and knowledge transfer.


• Create detailed documentation for firmware designs, and integration processes.


• Maintain version-controlled documentation to facilitate collaboration and knowledge transfer.


• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in wireless field.


• Explore and recommend new tools, methodologies, and techniques to enhance firmware development processes.


Qualifications:



• Proven track record of successful implementation and optimization of firmware code on wireless hardware platforms.


• Experience in deploying and debugging embedded systems, using lab instrumentation oscilloscopes).


• Ability to implement applications using modular, test oriented and scalable solutions.


• Ability in managing resource constrained subsystems.


• Coding skills in C++.


• Experience with Linux kernel software, Embedded Linux, U- Boot/kernel development and customization, Linux Device Tree, File system operations.


• Used to git and agile workflow is an asset.


• Some familiarity with wireless communication protocols LTE, 5G) and their FPGA implementation.


• Some knowledge of RF systems and signal processing challenges in wireless communication.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize firmware solutions.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• English language is an asset.
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