R-10038175 5G RF Architect
Company: NXP Semiconductors
Location: Austin
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
5G RF Architect
Business Line Description:NXP's Edge Processing business line is
empowering the Edge with an embedded compute portfolio of
processors & microcontrollers that are built on the foundation of
scalability, performance efficiency, security, and intelligence.The
NXP's 5G Access Edge technologies, based on the open O-RAN
architecture, let designers deploy tailored 5G solutions faster
while giving them an easier, more cost-effective way to maintain,
upgrade and extend their 5G capabilities. We are a diversified team
with high energy, an open collaboration environment and eagerness
for continuous improvement.Our team is seeking a senior 5G RF
Architect, with experience in design, development and deployment of
RF subsystems for 5G wireless access solutions (Fixed Wireless
Access, Small Cells etc). The candidate will be working on the fast
paced, and leading edge advanced wireless technologies building
exciting and complex hardware/software solutions.
Job Summary
- Ownership of RF specifications for FR1, FR2 frequency
ranges
- Ownership for RF standalone testing and RF
characterization
- Coordination of collaboration with RF partners/vendors
- Coordination of work required for Power Amplifier (PA)
characterization and linearization
- Ownership of RF testing design and automation
- Close collaboration with 5G System Architect and L1 Architect
on defining RF specifications across HW (SoC & board)
- Interface with customers and partners to understand variances
and evolutions of requirements
- Create technical literature such as datasheets, application
notes, product brief, system specifications
- 10-20% travel may be requiredKey Challenges
- In-depth knowledge of cellular radio standards (GSM, UMTS, LTE,
NR), regulatory requirements, and carrier requirements
- In-depth knowledge with RF architecture and requirements for
multi-antenna systems, mmWave beamforming, and radiated
requirements for multi-antenna systems.
- Strong understanding of antenna array theory and associated
measurement methods.
- Experience in very high frequencies domains (GHz, THz).
- Very good understanding of PA characterization procedures and
parameters as well as PA linearization techniques
- Very good understanding of TDD specific latencies and
time-critical commands in a TDD RF sub-system
- Understanding of calibration system procedures (coordination
with the BSP for factory calibration procedures)
- Knowledge of RF coexistence of diverse systems (e.g. active and
passive systems) and spectrum policy
- Knowledge of WiFi connectivity standards (IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE
802.11ac/ax/ad/ay)Cross Functional Aspects
- Hardware Design Manager for Networking products
- Product Marketing Managers to align on strategy and roadmap
pertaining to RF
- Chief Product Architects from customers for requirements
alignment and product evolutionJob Qualifications
- BS in Electrical Engineering or other similar discipline with
at least 10 years of relevant experience.
- MS in Electrical Engineering preferred (higher level education
may substitute for some experience).
- PhD is a plusJob Location
Keywords: NXP Semiconductors, Austin , R-10038175 5G RF Architect, Professions , Austin, Texas
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