Wireless System Architect at NXP Semiconductors in San Jose, California

Job Description:

Wireless System Architect/Product definer

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Product definition & specification of a new class of millimeter wave wireless interface products
  
  
  • Function as Wireless Communication System Architect - with a deep understanding of RF channel, modem and RF implementations, he/she shall analyze and specify the Wireless subsystem
  
  
  • Define wireless subsystem requirements working closely with cross functional team - Marketing, Design and Application Teams
  
  
  • Study various modulation schemes (e.g. OOK, QPSK, QAM, etc.) and perform link budgeting and channel performance  analysis
  
  
  • Study Algorithms and Architectural trade-offs
  
  
  
  

• End to end System modeling, simulation and performance analysis including losses, interference, channel dispersion, Tx-Rx isolation, antenna radiation patterns, etc.  
  • Modeling should be based on prior knowledge of radio system designs capturing implementation effects of power amplifier, LNA, modem TX and Rx design, Equalization, baseband filters, LO/PLL  
  
  


• Competitive Technical Analysis and Benchmarking


• Interfacing with lead customers and partners on specification and solution space exploration


• Create Technology roadmap based on customer feedback and market assessment

Candidate Profile:

• 10+ years of Wireless Digital Communication System Design/System Engineering experience


• Strong implementation knowledge of one or more wireless standards – 802.11, 4G/ 5G, BLE radio


• Strong System level modeling experience with MATLAB/Simulink or Keysight SystemVue or similar

• Behavioral modeling of modem and RF Front end blocks including implementation effects

• Demonstratable experience developing radio solutions in the mobile, wearable and computing segments and taking them to high volume production


• Demonstratable knowledge of standards driven radio design, test and certification in one or more wireless standards listed above


• Strategic thinking to come out with proposals for new architectures and other complementary technologies

Education Qualification

• MSEE is a minimum and PhD is highly preferred with specialization in Digital communication systems

About the Business

NXP’s Precision Analog & Interfaces product line is developing millimeter wave technology products in continuation of its leading portfolio in Automotive Radar and 5G solutions. Specifically, this new effort is directed towards bridging high speed wired interface with millimeter wave wireless technologies and providing ground-breaking and innovative solutions to the consumer, computing, and industrial markets. Significant technical challenges must be overcome to make these products a reality and this journey will provide a truly rewarding experience. If you are interested in learning more about this effort and become a member of our team, please apply to this job via Workday.  

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.