Power Amplifier Designer

Ericsson•Ottawa, ON

6d•$69,000 - $90,300•Onsite

About The Position

Realize the possibilities of unlimited connectivity. We are now looking for a PA Developer to enhance capability for our HW products in Development. Your role will include all development activities such as requirement analysis, system design, architecture design, hardware design, integration, verification, simulations, tools design, Product Lifecycle Management support and product documentation. Our focus is on Lean and Agile ways of working. We organize in cross functional development teams in which continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing is part of the daily work.

Requirements

Candidates should have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience working directly in the development of radio products (systemization, hardware design, integration, or test).
Solid understanding of basic communications and wireless systems theory and technology
Strong knowledge of 3GPP specifications, especially in Radio performance characteristics
Some knowledge of radio standards (2G, 3G,4G, WCDMA, LTE, Wi-Fi, 5G)
Strong knowledge of RF test instruments and verification process for PA design.
Load Pull and Source pull simulations and measurements is important
Experience in the development and analysis of simulations, knowledge of simulation environments like ADS, AWR and/or MATLAB
Python based scripting experience.
Wide Band GaN PA knowledge
PA supplier knowledge and technology trends.

Responsibilities

Design and simulation of PA board circuit level designs
Deep understanding of component selection and characterization for PA designs.
Experience with analysis and optimization of PA and RF circuits in general.
Good experience of lab testing using RF test equipment’s.
Assist in troubleshooting and solving product related issues.
Experience of working with Link budgets
Perform open and closed loop testing during the project development life cycle.
Some understanding of TX low power and Transmit observation receiver would be required.
Working with a wider design community to understand system architecture, link-budgets for transmit chain and defining amplifier solutions that would fulfil all requirements (i.e., performance, form-factor, cost, manufacturability etc.) for a timely & successful product delivery
Designing & developing high-power amplifiers modules (10W to 1000W) in the 400 MHz to 4000 MHz frequency range and will support their higher-level integration into radio with digital pre-distortion techniques to meet regulatory & internal requirements
Modeling and characterizing linear/non-linear circuit elements used in high-power RF power amplifier modules
Using advanced CAD/Simulation tools for modelling, analysis and to generate layout & schematics for power amplifier module
Utilizing your analytical skills to troubleshoot & solve (design/manufacturability) issues at both, power amplifier module-level, and upon its integration at the radio system-level.

Benefits

Choice of 3 medical and dental plan options
Core level coverage paid for fully by Ericsson
Group Retirement & Savings Program with automatic 2% company contribution
50% match of employee’s contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee’s contribution (maximum of 4% match)
Basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay
Short-term disability coverage
Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan
18 days of accrued vacation
At least 3 personal days
Minimum 10 holidays
1 volunteer day
Sick days
Up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave
6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay
Financial wellness programs
Educational assistance
Matching gifts
Wellness account
Recognition programs