Senior Engineer (C&E) - RF Signal Processing Software

ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies. ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost- effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions. Core Accountabilities: • Implement OSI: PHY/layer 1 and layer 2 radio for running on Microcontroller or FPGA • Develop embedded software for RF systems, including signal processing for data‑links • Write device drivers and low level software for RF-chipsets and modules • Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware for microcontrollers based on ARM Cortex-M architectures • Develop and maintain firmware with RTOS on microcontrollers • Integrate various communication protocols like I2C, UART, SPI, CAN and ETH in both Linux and microcontroller environments • Use of programming languages for Microcontrollers such as C/C++ and Assembly • Design and generation of Board Support Packages • Participate in code reviews, ensure code quality, and follow established coding standards. • Stay up-to-date with advancements in embedded technologies and best practices. • Analyse and improve the performance of the developed RF systems in terms of throughput , latency, power consumption, and signal quality. • Build of Linux images such as Yocto and FreeRTOS. • Use of version controlled environment such as Git or SVN • Use of code writing style guides (as for example pep8 for python) • Implement Linux drivers and kernel modules for custom hardware components • Implement Linux client/server against UDP, TCP or IP • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills • Conduct testing and troubleshooting of both software and hardware • Support, lead and mentor junior engineers and share knowledge Qualifications / Experience: • Bachelor’s or Master's degree in computer science, communication, electronic, software engineering. • Minimum 8 years of experience in embedded software engineering, C and C++ and Assembler • Knowledge and understanding of OSI model: PHY/layer 1 and layer 2 • Strong understanding of ARM and Cortex-M architectures. • Knowledge in Linux driver and kernel development. • Knowledge with bare-metal firmware development for microcontrollers • Knowledge with RTOS on microcontrollers. • Knowledge of I2C, UART, SPI, and CAN protocols and their implementation in both Linux and microcontrollers. • Understanding of RF principles, including modulation, coding, and signal processing. • Experience with RF hardware, including transceivers, power amplifier, and antenna systems. • Ability to design and implement efficient algorithms for real time RF systems. • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and other stakeholders. • Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Show more Show less

Minimum 8 years of experience in embedded software engineering, C and C++ and Assembler; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, communication, electronic, software engineering; Knowledge of OSI model: PHY/layer 1 and layer 2; Strong understanding of ARM and Cortex-M architectures; Knowledge in Linux driver and kernel development; Knowledge with bare-metal firmware development for microcontrollers; Knowledge with RTOS on microcontrollers; Knowledge of I2C, UART, SPI, and CAN protocols and their implementation in both Linux and microcontrollers; Understanding of RF principles, including modulation, coding, and signal processing; Experience with RF hardware, including transceivers, power amplifier, and antenna systems.

Develop embedded software for RF systems, including signal processing for data-links; Write device drivers and low level software for RF-chipsets and modules; Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware for microcontrollers based on ARM Cortex-M architectures; Develop and maintain firmware with RTOS on microcontrollers; Integrate various communication protocols like I2C, UART, SPI, CAN and ETH in both Linux and microcontroller environments; Use of programming languages for Microcontrollers such as C/C++ and Assembly; Design and generation of Board Support Packages; Participate in code reviews, ensure code quality, and follow established coding standards; Stay up-to-date with advancements in embedded technologies and best practices; Analyse and improve the performance of the developed RF systems in terms of throughput, latency, power consumption, and signal quality; Build of Linux images such as Yocto and FreeRTOS; Use of version controlled environment such as Git or SVN; Use of code writing style guides (as for example pep8 for python); Implement Linux drivers and kernel modules for custom hardware components; Implement Linux client/server against UDP, TCP or IP; Conduct testing and troubleshooting of both software and hardware; Support, lead and mentor junior engineers and share knowledge.