Digital PreDistortion Engineer, R&D

Company: Nokia
Location: Dallas
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Nokia is a global leader in the technologies that connect people and things. With state-of-the-art software, hardware and services for any type of network, Nokia is uniquely positioned to help communication service providers, governments, and large enterprises deliver on the promise of 5G, the Cloud and the Internet of Things.

Serving customers in over 100 countries, our research scientists and engineers continue to invent and accelerate new technologies that will increasingly transform the way people and things communicate and connect.

• US Citizens or Green Card Holders Preferred

General Purpose:

Member of Digital PreDistortion (DPD) team. MR team works with Linearization Algorithm teams, Radio SW (RFSW), and SoC teams to implement and test related functionality integrated together.

Main Responsibility Area:

Work with hardware teams developing new radios and PA's, RFSW containing commercial DPD software, Systems on Chip (SoC) teams, and develop the optimal settings for best emissions performance. Opportunities to develop new tools, as well as functionality improvement for related RFSW (DPD focused). Specific assignment will change over the lifetime of multiple projects. Will need to develop detailed understanding of associated DFE ASICs (multiple generations). Technical skills listed below.

Job Description:

Candidate should be skilled the following coding languages: Java, C/C++, Matlab executables. Familiarity with signal processing concepts in Digital PreDistortion, Gain Control, are required (familiarity with any one area will suffice to start with). Real time SW environment experience is a plus. Troubleshooting of HW/SW interactions, as well as debugging code in real time environments is a must. Strong background in Digital Signal Processing techniques is preferred.

Additional Requirements:

BSEE or MS in Electrical Engineering / SW Engineering.

• Previous industrial experience preferred
• Experience with high power RF PA linearization a plus
• Adept in development of RF performance specifications and test methodology
• Proven track record - previous involvement in successful product development programs is a definite plus

Personal Attributes:

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Technical leadership potential is a plus

Should be a good planner and organizer

Adept Problem Solver

3+ years experiience

Business Unit Description: BTS R&D - Responsible for product development of macro-cellular Base Transceiver Stations, including all modules and sub-assemblies for 5G, LTE, WCDMA and GSM/EDGE.

Nokia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. At Nokia, employment decisions are made regardless of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or ancestry, protected Veteran or military status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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