Technical Director

Wireless Connectivity's Modem Systems Team PositionNXP's Wireless Connectivity's Modem Systems team is a highly visible team involved in the design and simulation of transceiver DSP architecture, verification, silicon bring-up, RF modeling and support for production/customer issues related to PHY layer performance and implementation of next generation Wi-Fi and narrowband chip-sets.Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:Draw concepts from wireless communication theory to devise and construct suitable experiments to test performance and identify system deficiencies with respect to physical layer metrics like packet error rate, interference rejection etcEvaluate results, identify root-cause deficiencies, and develop improvements to design wherever applicableDevelop automation tools and/or software using C/C++ or similar programming language to automate performance evaluation and data extraction and analysisSupport the evaluation and debug effort as silicon is characterized via various cycles of quality assurance all the way through productionConduct PHY layer algorithm design and bit-true verification with the digital design teamActively participate wireless standards such as IEEE 802.11 or BT-SIG.Minimum requirement of this position:M.S.E.E. working in wireless communications industryUnderstand the fundamentals of Signal Processing and Digital CommunicationsFluent in MATLAB and C/C++Strong analytical and problem solving skillsFamiliar with MIMO and OFDM technologiesDesirable to be familiar with IEEE WLAN 802.11 standardsDesirable to have scripting and automation skillsShould be able to work in Unix/Linux environmentThe base salary range for this position is as mentioned below per year. We also provide competitive benefits, incentive compensation, and/or equity for certain roles. Company benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k), and paid leave. Please note that the base salary range (OR hourly rate) is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary based on a number of factors such as qualifications, skill level, work location, and other business and organizational needs. This base pay range is specific to California and is not applicable to other locations. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range as of the date of this posting is:$225,800 to $310,500 annuallyNXP 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.