Power Amplifier Designer
Job Summary
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About this opportunity:
- Job Location: OttawaOntario
- At this time Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship now or in the future for this position.
Join us in advancing the countrys digital agenda with 5G technology as a RF Power Amplifier Designer. Youll enhance our hardware products through requirement analysis system and hardware design integration verification simulations tools design and product documentation. We emphasize on Lean and Agile Product Development methodologies within cross-functional teams that prioritize continuous improvement innovation and knowledge sharing across domains.
What you will do
- Design and simulation of PA board circuit level designs.
- Deep understanding of component selection and characterization for PA designs.
- Experience with analysis and optimization of PA and RF circuits in general.
- Good experience of lab testing using RF test equipments.
- Assist in troubleshooting and solving product related issues.
- Experience of working with Link budgets
- Perform open and closed loop testing during the project development life cycle.
- Some understanding of TX low power and Transmit observation receiver would be required.
- Working with a wider design community to understand system architecture link-budgets for transmit chain and defining amplifier solutions that would fulfil all requirements (i.e. performance form-factor cost manufacturability etc.) for a timely & successful product delivery.
- Designing & developing high-power amplifiers modules (10W to 200W) in the 400 MHz to 5000 MHz frequency range and will support their higher-level integration into radio with digital pre-distortion techniques to meet regulatory & internal requirements.
- Modeling and characterizing linear/non-linear circuit elements used in high-power RF power amplifier modules.
- Using advanced CAD/Simulation tools for modelling analysis and to generate layout & schematics for power amplifier module.
- Utilizing your analytical skills to troubleshoot & solve (design/manufacturability) issues at both power amplifier module-level and upon its integration at the radio system-level.
- We use the latest design and testing methodologies.
The skills you bring
- Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience working directly in the development of radio products (RF systemization RF hardware design integration or test).
- Good understanding of RF electronics RF system design and wireless systems theory and technology.
- Good knowledge of 3GPP specifications especially in Radio performance characteristics.
- Knowledge of radio standards (2G 3G4G GSM WCDMA LTE NR Wi-Fi 5G)
- Good knowledge of RF test instruments and verification process for PA design.
- Knowledge of Load Pull simulations and measurements is important.
- Material Physics knowledge on PA Semiconductor device level is important.
- Experience of development and analysis of simulations knowledge of simulation environments like ADS AWR HFSS and CST.
- Python and MATLAB based scripting experience.
- Wide Band and high-Power GaN PA knowledge
- PA supplier knowledge and technology trends.
Other:
- This position requires selected candidate to be onsite due to lab testing and design development activities.
Why join Ericsson
At Ericsson youll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of whats possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the worlds toughest problems. Youll be challenged but you wont be alone. Youll be joining a team of diverse innovators all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employerlearn more.
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DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for this position and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Primary country and city: Canada (CA) Ottawa (Country/ City)
Job details: Developer
Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary offered is dependent on various factors including but not limited to location and the candidates combination of job-related knowledge qualifications skills education training and experience.
The salary range for this position is
Ottawa Ontario: $85000-$111300
Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the units objectives individual performance and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level coverage is paid for fully by Ericsson.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Ericssons Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan. Ericsson also offers a 50% match of employees contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan up to 8% of the employees contribution (maximum of 4% match). This leads to a total company contribution potential of 6%. Employees will also basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay at no cost as well as short-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericssons Stock Purchase Plan.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation at least 3personal days minimum 10 holidays 1 volunteer day and sick days. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employees start date. Furthermore Ericsson provides up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs educational assistance matching gifts wellness account and recognition programs.
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