Embedded Design Engineer Intern

Embedded Firmware EngineerNextGen RF Design is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to become an integral part of our team! You will assist in the research, design and development of real time embedded systems to control proprietary radio protocols, monitor and control radio functions, system fault monitoring, hardware interface drivers, and a wide variety of other tasks in a microcontroller environment. In addition, the Embedded Firmware Engineer will also architect and design digital signal processing (DSP) concepts in both processor and FPGA environments. The ideal candidate will have relevant knowledge of Linux based software defined radio platforms.Responsibilities:Architect, develop, debug, and validate code for embedded systems using C and C++Develop firmware using real time operating systems (RTOS)Develop embedded Linux applications and kernel driversDevelop PC applications for embedded controlDevelop and interface to a wide variety of hardware abstraction layersDebug and test firmware using standard test equipmentDevelop user interface to support hardware and test engineeringMaintain code using code repository toolsMeet with clients to determine and document software requirementsWork from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing and trouble-shooting functionsPreferred Skills:Ability to develop and debug low level MCU functionality including hardware peripherals, interrupts, and CPU registersExperience using C, C++, and C#Experience designing and architecting systems using bare metal or real-time operating systemsExperience with interrupt driven designs and real-time processingAbility to understand and implement digital signal processing (DSP) concepts in a processor and/or FPGAExperience with test equipment such as logic analyzer, oscilloscope, and spectrum analyzerAbility to troubleshoot firmware related issues within a complex systemExperience creating user interface for test and development using tools such as command line interface, C#, and LabVIEWExperience with RF protocols such as WiFi, Bluetooth, Cellular, LoRa, or proprietarySelf-motivated with the ability to carry out a design task from concept to implementationQualifications:Must be pursuing a degree in electrical or computer engineerMust be currently enrolled at a Junior, Senior, or Graduate levelShould have a general aptitude for software development