Medium is hiring : Principal Firmware Engineer - Radio (Onsite in Florham Park, N

Overview

JMA is restoring U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G. It makes the world’s most advanced software-based 5G platform, designed, coded, and manufactured in Syracuse, NY at the only U.S.-owned 5G factory in the country. Across its global tech centers, JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world. JMA’s technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity for leading mobile carriers, the most iconic stadiums, major universities, leading healthcare centers, the busiest transit centers, and the U.S. Military. 5G is more than another G on your phone — it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industry’s fastest growing technology company to shape that future today.

We are seeking a Principal Firmware Engineer with a strong focus on Firmware / Software development for Embedded Systems and Wireless Radio Applications. Successful candidates will be instrumental in architect, design and develop Firmware / Software solutions that are integrated into cutting-edge wireless technologies and will play a crucial role in advancing JMA FW capabilities, contributing to the development of wireless cellular systems. The ideal candidate will have an excellent technological skillset, as well as strong communication and organizational skills, to successfully contribute to all development phases of new wireless solutions, from concept phase to production.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with System Engineering teams to translate system-level requirements into optimal FW architecture, focusing on optimizing performances, modularity, security and scalability
• Collaborate with Hardware and FPGA teams to define firmware specification, support board design and integration of FW into State-of-the-art SoC solutions
• Develop, optimize and maintain FW and SW across JMA Radio product line
• Develop and execute test and verification framework (from unit test to system test) to ensure reliability, functionality and security of code implemented, maximizing automation and continuous development-integration
• Collaborate with Radio Integration Teams to develop test cases and test plans to validate the functionality and performance of each wireless product
• Define branching strategy, deployment pipelines and maintain repos according to JMA Software Development rules
• Work with Project Management team to support task break-down, backlog management, estimation and resource scheduling to ensure development team accomplish committed milestones. Be a primary contributor in all JIRA / Scrum meetings
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment, and ensuring growth of the team
• Create and maintain detailed version-controlled documentation of FW architecture, FW design and features to facilitate collaboration and knowledge transfer across the teams and ensure maintainability
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in wireless field, embedded system SW development and radio products
• Think forward, explore and recommend new tools, methodologies, and techniques to enhance FW / SW development processes and strengthen

Required Skills & Experience

Compensation & Benefits

$160,000 - $180,000 a year. The US national annual base salary for this role is $160,000-$180,000. The range includes the base salary that is expected to be paid for this role. Actual base salary will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the scope and complexity of the role, the successful candidate\'s relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, peer and market data and geographic location.

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At JMA, our people are deeply committed to their work and we provide benefits to match. When you join JMA you have immediate access to everything you need. Whether you\'re looking for employee discounts, financial, legal and / or childcare resources and support, we have you covered. We believe in providing comprehensive health and wellness coverage along with monetary rewards towards health goals, in addition to numerous company-provided personal protection benefits at no additional cost to you.

At JMA, we don’t just accept differences — we embrace them. JMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

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