HW Engineer, DPD
About The Position
Nokia is seeking a HW Engineer to join its Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) team in Dallas. The role focuses on developing accurate, wide-bandwidth DPD algorithms and optimizing performance across varying signal excitations. The engineer will facilitate collaboration between DPD and hardware design teams and contribute to the performance and robustness of Nokia radio products. The position combines algorithm development, radio hardware analysis, DPD software implementation, and testing. It involves working with DFE, AFE, and feedback-path requirements; developing knowledge of DFE architecture; selecting suitable DPD engines for individual products; and supporting troubleshooting across the radio product lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- Advanced expertise in nonlinear-system modeling and graduate-level digital signal processing.
- Proficiency in numerical linear algebra, RF power amplifier design, and RF circuits and systems.
- Understanding of modern wireless communication systems, 3GPP, and FCC standards.
- Experience in FPGA or ASIC design and programming.
- Programming skills in Matlab, Python, and C++; familiarity with Git for version control.
- Strong data analysis and visualization abilities, including interpreting complex data.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.
- At least 3 years of industry experience in hardware development or a related field, focused on radio products.
- A track record of successful hardware design and implementation, preferably in a dynamic R&D environment.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of DPD algorithms, prioritizing modeling accuracy and wide bandwidth.
- Address dynamic power amplifier behavior and optimize performance under diverse signal excitations.
- Act as the primary liaison between DPD and hardware design teams, supporting communication and collaboration.
- Analyze radio products and select an appropriate DPD engine for each product.
- Work with the radio hardware design team to meet DPD requirements, including DFE, AFE, and feedback-path considerations.
- Provide constructive feedback to the DPD team to support continuous improvement and innovation.
- Participate in troubleshooting across the radio product lifecycle.
- Develop an understanding of DFE architecture to implement DPD designs effectively.
- Implement production-grade DPD software on radio hardware and support integration and performance.
- Test radios for DPD and hardware robustness under dynamic and static conditions.
Benefits
- Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
- Health and dental benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D at 2x base pay
- Optional or supplemental life and AD&D insurance for employees, spouses, and children
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
