FPGA Engineer / Programmer

Individual contributor responsible for driving wireless access technologies and deployment support related to 5G, 6G, DOCSIS and other broadband technologies. Key contributor to the team responsible for defining and developing Charters wireless/ wireline access technology initiatives enabling wireless access within the customers home, business and on the go.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

" Responsible for the development new 5G/6G and wired broadband technology.

" Supports new wireless /wireline technological development for potential IoT activities and architectures.

" Integrates wireless architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signalling links and protocols into complete network configurations.

" Co-ordinate with vendors and leads the testing of new firmware, software, and hardware supporting Charters wireless solutions.

" Evaluate, select, and deploy new test tools and automation frameworks.

" Study future technology developments and formulate associated testing strategies.

" Provide timely and accurate information and status updates to functional leaders.

" Provide day to day leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to team members in the lab.

" Ensure projects are accurately estimated and delivered according to schedule.

" Work with vendors and Engineering to resolve issues and design flaws.

Required Qualifications

Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

" Knowledge to work and test in Lab environments

" Good experience in FPGA programming and working with embedded firmware and software for wireless solutions

" Knowledge of LTE and NR layers (L1, PHY,MAC,RRC etc) protocols (OFDM, modulation, timing/synchronization, random access etc.)

" Familiarity with MATLAB and other simulation tools.

" Knowledge of RF hardware and familiarity with RF measurements instruments (Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Power Meter, Network Analyzer)

" Knowledge of radio/BBU/DU/CU configuration and management ( handling of eNB/gNB).

" Experience with a broad range of wireless access technologies in key networking elements such as routing, switching, and security.

" Ability to lead complex projects working with a matrix team of engineers at junior and senior levels across the different Engineering organizations.

" Strong technology expertise, proven leadership skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, superb technical skills, and a strong customer-service orientation.

" Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management