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R&D - Senior Firmware Engineer

Nxp

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Skills

Required

  • Firmware
  • real-time
  • embedded systems
  • microcontroller/SoC architectures
  • interrupts
  • DMA
  • timers
  • memory management
  • embedded software development
  • UWB/NB modem / signal-processing systems
  • software architecture
  • hardware bring-up
  • debugging

Preferred

  • Narrowband NB
  • Ranging
  • Radar
  • wireless
  • PHY/MAC concepts
  • IEEE
  • UWB
  • modem software

We are seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer with 4-8 years of experience in real-time embedded software development to design, develop, and validate firmware for UWB/NB modem, ranging, and radar systems . The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Embedded C , microcontroller/SoC architectures, device drivers, HAL development, hardware bring-up, and system-level debugging, along with experience in communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, and UART. Knowledge of UWB technologies, modem software, DSP concepts, wireless PHY/MAC protocols, and ranging/radar applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • The role requires close collaboration with architecture, DSP, RF, and validation teams to deliver high-performance wireless connectivity solutions.
  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for modem - UWB/NB ranging, and radar subsystems.
  • Develop HAL, drivers, middleware, and system software for modem and RF control.
  • Integrate and validate BB, DSP, and RF components on silicon, FPGA, and simulation platforms.
  • Troubleshoot complex system-level issues spanning software, DSP and modem domains.
  • Collaborate with architecture, algorithm, DSP, RF, and validation teams to deliver scalable solutions.
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Requirements

  • 4-8 years of experience in Firmware with Bachelors/Masters in EC/CS/EEE/IS.
  • Embedded C programming skills with experience in real-time embedded systems.
  • Good understanding of microcontroller/SoC architectures, interrupts, DMA, timers, and memory management.
  • Experience in embedded software development for UWB/NB modem, or signal-processing systems.
  • Knowledge of software architecture, HAL/driver development, and hardware bring-up.
  • Familiarity with debugging tools such as JTAG, SWD, Trace32, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
  • Understanding of communication protocols and interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, IPC, and mailbox mechanisms.
  • Strong problem-solving and system-level debugging skills.

Preferred

  • / Domain-Specific Skills Knowledge of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) and Narrowband (NB) communication systems.
  • Understanding of Ranging, Radar, and wireless PHY/MAC concepts.
  • Knowledge of IEEE 802.15.4z / 802.15.4ab and UWB ranging concepts Experience with modem software Familiarity with DSP signal-processing concepts for UWB ranging and radar applications Exposure to automotive, industrial, or IoT wireless products.