Auto req ID 16914BR
Job Posting Title Engineer, Principal - Firmware
Business Unit Mobile and Wireless Group
Job Description The primary responsibilities for this position include the design, integration, and debugging of DSP based audio processing software for cellular handsets. This involves: noise suppression (single, dual, and multi-microphone), echo cancellation and non-linear processing, audio filtering, bandwidth expansion, dynamic range control, active earpiece noise cancelation, speech intelligibility enhancements, etc. The successful candidate will work in all phases of product development including:

* Design algorithms/functional specification of various modules.
* Implement algorithms on MATLAB and C-based simulation platforms to evaluate performance.
* Integrate and debug modules on development systems and target hardware.
* Document designs in a detailed and readable manner.
* Provide customer support and field debugging as required.
Job Requirements Typically requires a BSEE and 12 years of experience, an MSEE and 9 years of experience or a Ph.D and 6 years of experience.

Strong firmware development and debugging skills are mandatory.
Significant hands on experience in DSP Firmware development required; Ceva DSP Exp. preferred.
Cellular handset development background is a strong plus: GSM, GPRS, EDGE experience preferred.
Audio system design, in particular for mobile applications, is preferred.
Experience in implementing system simulations is preferred.
Knowledge in key baseband modules for wireless cellular communication systems such as channel coding, equalizer, etc. preferred.
Knowledge of electrical and RF hardware preferred.

Proficiency in the following tools:
* C/C++ and Assembly language
* Matlab is a plus
* Source code control and bug tracking systems
* In Circuit Emulators and logic analyzer
Country United States
State/Province New Jersey
City/Town Matawan
Shift 1st Shift - Day
Percent of Travel Required 10% - 25%
Function Engineering
Discipline Firmware