JMA Wireless is hiring a
Associate Engineer, Italy

Summary

The Junior Firmware Engineer will design and optimize firmware solutions for wireless communication systems at JMA's Bologna office. They will collaborate with various teams, stay updated on industry trends, and maintain documentation.

Requirements

• 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 (e.g. 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 (e.g., 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

English language is an asset