Radio Firmware Developer
Date Posted [Nov-06-09] (ID: 99266)
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 Firmware Developer to assist with the development of the radio firmware used to allow BlackBerry SmartPhones to conform to world class RF performance specifications.
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 Firmware Developer to assist with the development of the radio firmware used to allow BlackBerry SmartPhones to conform to world class RF performance specifications.
Reporting to the Team Lead, WCDMA RF Firmware, the Radio Firmware Developer will be primarily responsible for developing and integrating the firmware low drivers for supporting new cutting edge RF Transceivers in order to achieve global certification, wireless carrier acceptance, and manufacturability utilizing C programming, debugging tools, and test equipment. The primary functions of this role consist of writing firmware used to control the radio hardware including the RF transceiver and the related control loops.
Overall, your main accountabilities will be broken down as follows:
70% Debugging and resolving radio issues on the latest RIM SmartPhones under development
30% Developing new features for the radio such as adding support for a new transceiver
10% Learning about the latest wirelesss technologies, RF hardware, and test equipment.
Our minimum requirements to ensure your success in this role are:
· Must be able to write embedded software using C programming language
· Experience controlling RF transceivers with software
· Knowledge of digital, analog, and RF electronics
· Knowledge of WCDMA physical layer
· Knowledge of DigRF 3.09 specification
Additionally, and in anticipation of a high volume of applicants, consideration will be given to candidates who also possess the following:
· Experience with board level bring-ups and integrations
· Experience reviewing hardware schematic designs
· Knowledge of calibration techniques
If you have strong problem solving skills and are looking for a highly rewarding career in the Radio Cellular Technology group division 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.
