Technical Lead - Firmware Development

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 Firmware Technical Lead Engineer with a strong focus on Firmware/Software development for Wireless Radio Applications. Successful candidates will be instrumental in architect, designing and developing 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 phases to production. The Firmware Technical Lead will be required to lead a team and work onsite at the JMA offices in Plano, TX full-time. ### Responsibilities: * Collaborate with System Engineering and Architecture teams to translate system-level requirements into FW/SW architecture, focusing on optimizing performance, 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 multiple JMA product lines * Contribute to the design of main radio control algorithms, radio applications and main software libraries * Collaborate with Integration and QA Teams to develop test cases and test plans to validate the functionality and performance of each wireless product * Work with Project Management team to support task break-down, backlog management, effort estimation and planning 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 Firmware 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 Software 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: * 6 to 8 years of experience in Embedded Software Development. Nice to have experience on wireless applications or embedded radio products * Solid experience in object-oriented design and development using C++, as well as full proficiency in embedded software development in C. Nice to have Phyton/Bash scripting * Design and development experience with SoC devices, with FPGA and Embedded Processors is a plus * Experience with Linux kernel software, Embedded Linux, RTOS, U-Boot/kernel development and customization, Linux Device Tree, File system operations * Ability to design and implement applications using modular, test oriented and scalable solutions * Experience with Embedded System Security principles and techniques, security by design and OS hardening * Experience with testing and debugging multi-thread embedded systems software * Familiar with lab instrumentations and tools * Used to git and agile workflow is an asset * Knowledge of RF systems, signal processing, wireless communication protocols (e.g., LTE, 5G) and challenges in wireless communication * Knowledge of Telecom technologies: Sync-E, PTP, IEEE-1588v2, Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP * Familiarity with 3GPP RAN specifications and related functionalities * Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify future possible issues and take corrective actions, troubleshoot, debug and perform root causes analysis * Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders * Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment * Highly organized, creative, motivated, and passionate about achieving results The US national annual base salary for this role is $140,000-$160,000. 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 of scope and complexity of the role, the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, peer and market data and geographic location. #LI-AC1 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.