Radio Calibration Developer
Date Posted [Nov-06-09] (ID: 99260)
Please contact sschut@rim.com
The Radio Cellular Technology group within Research in Motion’s Software Organization is responsible for the development and verification of the radio protocol stack for RIM BlackBerry SmartPhones. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Radio Calibration Developer to assist with the development of calibration procedures used to calibrate 3G capable BlackBerry devices.
The Radio Cellular Technology group within Research in Motion’s Software Organization is responsible for the development and verification of the radio protocol stack for RIM BlackBerry SmartPhones. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Radio Calibration Developer to assist with the development of calibration procedures used to calibrate 3G capable BlackBerry devices.
The Radio Calibration Developer will be primarily responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining calibration scripts on the PC side as well as the corresponding features required on the device sideutilizing C/C++ and RF test equipment. The primary functions of this role consist of taking the Calibration suite from design to mass production in factory. This will include developing calibration scripts, analyzing calibration results, reducing calibration time, and working with other team members to resolve issues in order.
Overall, your main accountabilities will be broken down as follows:
50% Developing calibration scripts
25% Debugging calibration issues
10% Analyzing calibration data
5% Learning about the latest wirelesss technologies and test equipment.
Our minimum requirements to ensure your success in this role are:
· 1-4 years of experience in design and development of handheld/PC applications
· Must be able to write software in C/C++
· Experience in writing calibration scripts
· Experience interfacing with test equipment (such as CMU-200, CMW-500, Agilent 8960, etc)
· Bachelor of Science, Math, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
Additionally, and in anticipation of a high volume of applicants, consideration will be given to candidates who also possess the following:
· Experience with calibrating wireless technologies such as WCDMA/HSDPA
· Experience with embedded systems
· Knowledge of RF hardware
If you have strong problem solving skills and are looking for a highly rewarding career in the Radio Cellular Technology groupdivision of Research in Motion’s Software Organization, then we would be very interested in speaking with you. We offer the opportunity to be on the cutting edge of wireless technology and contribute to the success of RIM’s next generation of BlackBerry SmartPhones. The anticipated start date for this position is December 2009.
