Digital signal processing for ASIC and FPGA in radio applications (257564)

Position Summary

The Digital Radio Implementation unit is one of several units responsible for the development of new radio hardware units, which is part of base stations development within Ericsson for GSM, WCDMA, LTE, 5G and future standards. The team is involved in all parts of the product development process; technical studies, research, pre-development and designs for high volume products.

The main technical responsibility for the team is the antenna near signal processing blocks implemented in ASIC, FPGA and/or structured ASIC circuits.

Job Description

Your main responsibility is to implement advanced signal processing algorithms in HW using description language (HDL) for our radio base stations all through concept, design, modelling, analysis, implementation, and verification.

The work includes, but is not limited to:

Gathering and understanding, requirements and specifications, and translating this in effective signal processing implementations to meet the expectations from our customers
Actively participate in the Algorithm development for the RF transmitter and receiver. This includes to develop, verify and validate algorithms, by implementation in hardware using description language (HDL) targeting FPGA and ASIC devices
Work closely with experts and senior specialist to drive improvements, by identifying new opportunities based on expansion of existing, as well as creating new solutions

Working in a fast-paced collaborative environment developing cutting edge advanced signal processing solutions.
Support DSP technology reviews and qualifications by leading technical discussions
Write technical design documentation for all your designs
Model signal processing algorithms using tools such as Matlab
Investigate new technologies and propose new projects
Advanced trouble shooting and Customer Support

To succeed in this role, the preferred candidate should be:

Service minded and self-motivated, with the drive to solve problems and expand ones’ knowledge
Have a creative and innovative mindset
Always looking for ways to improve the work
Result-oriented and have excellent communication and social skills.

Position Qualifications

A Master Degree, or PhD, in electrical engineering, engineering physics or similar work experience
5+ years of experience in implementing, and testing, signal processing algorithms
5+ years in Design & Development role
Proven theoretical and practical knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms, including digital filters, FFTs, FEC (Turbo codes, LDPC), fixed-point implementation of DSP data paths, digital communications.
Experience from concept development, through implementation and integration for ASIC and FPGA.
Expertise in translating mathematical models, such as a Matlab program, into real-time embedded firmware
Knowledge of simulation, synthesis (e.g. Synplify, Synopsys DC) timing analysis and place&route (e.g. ISE, Vivado, Quartus, …)
Programming skills (Matlab, SystemVerilog/SystemC, Tcl, Python, C/C++…).
Experience with Xilinx Virtex & Stratix FPGAs, or equivalentExperience form working with the latest technology nodes of FPGA and ASIC vendors
Candidate should be fluent in English

In addition to this, skills that carry merit include:

Experience in working with vector engine type of DSP’s
Enjoying lab environment and taking responsibility from implementation to verification on target.

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.

We are truly a global company, working across borders in 175 countries, offering a diverse, performance-driven culture & an innovative & engaging environment where employees enhance their potential everyday.