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Software Engineer – Wireless Protocols

  
Company:NextWave Wireless Inc.
Location:San Diego, CA, USA
Web:http://www.nextwave.com
Job ID:WD-85314-40273
Apply to:jobs@nextwave.com

Job Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the design, test, integration, and documentation of an 802.16e MAC protocol stack.
  • Duties include system and software design and implementation in an embedded C++/C environment, integrating the stack with the RF sub-system and assisting in integration of the protocol stack in various mobile WiMAX products.
  • This includes working closely with the systems, ASIC, and other software departments to provide the best solution to meet customer needs.

Skills and Experience:

  • Good communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment are essential.
  • 2-5 years of technical experience in the data-com and/or telecom fields.
  • BSEE/CS required. MS a plus, but not required.

Candidates must have experience and strong knowledge in the following areas:

  • C++/C programming and target debugging experience in an embedded environment.
  • Experience in hardware/software integration.
  • Real-time Operating Systems and Kernels – including their principles and the services they provide.
  • Use of Windows and/or Linux-based development IDEs supporting both host and target application development.

Subject matter expertise in at least one of the following:

  • 802.16e MAC or other wireless layer 1 and 2 protocols.
  • Protocol Development (IP and/or Wireless).
  • Implementing radio control and/or mobility algorithms.
  • Real-time embedded software.
  • Device drivers, schedulers.
  • Scripting experience using Bash, Python, Perl, or GNU make.

It is also beneficial if the successful candidate has the following skills:

  • Understanding of UML and OO software development paradigms and popular toolsets.
  • Understanding of unit test, code coverage, profiling and optimization approaches and techniques.
  • Knowledge and understanding of OFDM systems.
  • Knowledge and understanding of digital RF communications and principles – especially in a mobile environment.

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