ME Firmware Engineer- GNSS/GPS/ Galileo

ME Firmware Engineer

Job Description:

ST-Ericsson is an industry leader in design, development, and the creation of cutting-edge mobile platforms and wireless semiconductors. Working within the R&D arm of Connectivity Solutions (COS), the GNSS IP Team is responsible for the Specification, Architecture and Software Development of core GNSS (GPS, SBAS, GLONASS, QZSS, Galileo etc.) and Assisted-GNSS components.

The key focus for COS is to drive GNSS into the cellular and portable markets.

The GNSS IP Software team is based in Daventry UK. The Daventry team works closely with other Connectivity competence teams in Zaventem (Belgium), Sophia (France) and Bangalore (India).

ST-Ericsson is searching for an enthusiastic self motivated engineer to join the GNSS Measurement Engine Software Group to help with the design, development and testing of its core GNSS and A-GNSS software intellectual property. The team is responsible for developing solutions for ST-Ericsson’s range of GNSS & A-GNSS products primarily focused at the cellphone and smartphone markets.

This requires close interactions with Marketing, System S/W and Applications, RTL Design and RF Design teams.

Some travel to other ST-Ericsson and customer sites will be required.

MAIN JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Design, Development, Implementation, Optimisation and Test of new features on the ST-Ericsson GNSS Measurement Engine including:
• GNSS Signal Processing Algorithms.
• GNSS Acquisition algorithms and Tracking Loops
• New algorithms running in assembler or high level language (C)
Support of customer releases and verification activities

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Significant professional knowledge in an engineering environment

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS

Key Skills and Knowledge

Technical:
• Software Assembler coding on embedded platforms (e.g. ARM or DSP)
• Software Programming in C on embedded platforms (e.g. ARM)
• Implementation knowledge of GPS/GNSS acquisition and tracking loops
• Signal processing
• Implementation knowledge of GPS/ GNSS error sources and the techniques used to mitigate them.
• DSPs – Use of industry standard DSP
• Real Time and Embedded Software design, development & documentation.
• Knowledge in structured analysis/structured design methodology.
• Knowledge in the use of good software methodologies and practices.
• Knowledge in the use of Configuration Management and Revision Control systems.
• Familiarity with scripting languages.
• Use of Matlab

Desirable:
• Familiarity with GLONASS, SBAS, QZSS and Galileo signals and measurement processing.
• Familiarity with Spirent GPS/GNSS simulators, ULTS and ULTS-ADS.
• Familiarity with GNSS Measurement Engine techniques.
• Familiarity with GNSS Measurement Engine to Position Engine Protocols

People and Business:
• Ability to work autonomously as well as a member of a small team (2-10 people) essential.
• Good communication skills
• Quality documentation & status reporting
• The ability to manage workload to deliver results on time

If you feel that you are suitable for the role please send your CV to james.riachprojectpeople.com.