Radio FPGA/ASIC Designer - signal processing - Developer Job (182725)

Are you ready to create the 5G Future?

Predicting the future is fun. Inventing it is powerful. We do both. 5G is coming soon, and Ericsson is the early leader in bringing it to market. With the commercial launch of 5G expected in 2020, and pre-commercial trials already happening now, there’s never been a better time for you to make your mark. The possibilities are endless across industries – from automotive and transport to agriculture, utilities, and more.

Position Summary

The Digital Radio Implementation Unit is one of several Units responsible for the development of new Radio Hardware Units which is a part of Ericsson's base stations development for GSM, WCDMA, LTE, 5G and future standards. The main responsibility for the Team is the antenna near signal processing blocks implemented in ASICs, FPGAs and/or structured ASICs. Our daily mission consists of implementing linearization algorithms for efficiency enhancement solutions for RF amplifiers, as well as implementation of other support functionality needed in the Radio Units.

Job Description

As a Developer in the Digital Radio Implementation Unit, you will be involved in all parts of the product development process from technical studies to research, pre-development, and design for high volume products. Together with the Team, you will be responsible for delivering part of the Digital Radio on-chip design for the Ericsson Radio Units. To achieve this goal, you will work together with algorithm Developers, Digital signal processing experts, as well as highly skilled Engineers within the Radio area.

The job includes

- Digital Signal processing implementations in ASIC and FPGA devices;
- FPGA implementations for Digital Radio Front-End (e.g. peak power reduction, channel filtering);
- Control interface and support functionality needed in the Radio Units;
- Advanced troubleshooting and Customer support.

Position Qualifications

Core Competences:

- Master Degree, or PhD, in electrical engineering or engineering physics or similar work experience;
- At least 5 years of work experience in relevant area;
- Competence within the field of signal processing, Telecommunication and Radio Technology;
- Knowledge of synthesis (e.g. Synplify, Synopsys DC) and place&route (e.g. ISE, Vivado, Quartus, etc.);
- Familiar with version control tools;
- Programming skills (Matlab, SystemVerilog/SystemC, Tcl, Python, C/C++);
- Processor architectures;
- Ability to work in a Global environment with good written and verbal skills in English.

Skills considered as a merit:

- Knowledge of generic Radio building blocks;
- Enjoying Lab environment and taking responsibility from implementation to verification on target;
- Service minded and self-motivated, with the drive to solve problems and expand one’s knowledge;
- Result-oriented and have excellent communication and social skills;
- Enjoys a changing and high speed environment;
- A creative and innovative mindset;
- Always looking for ways to improve the work.

Ericsson Overview

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.