Wireless Firmware Validation Engineer
Core
Own performance validation, optimization, and debugging of the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) for autonomous vehicles, ensuring robust connectivity across cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth networks.
Role type
Senior IC wireless firmware validation engineer
Builds
Autonomous vehicle fleet connectivity and telematics systems
Domain
Automotive / Wireless Communications / Embedded Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Wireless validation, embedded systems test engineering, 3GPP cellular protocol stacks (LTE/5G), Wi-Fi MAC/PHY, network analysis tools (QXDM, Wireshark), network emulation (Keysight UXM), Python/Shell scripting, log analysis, cross-layer debugging
Preferred skills
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/BLE testing, embedded Linux/Yocto Project environment testing
Technologies
Keysight UXM, Rohde & Schwarz CMW500/CMX500, QXDM, Shannon Tools, Wireshark, Python, Shell
Responsibilities
Define component integration plans and execute comprehensive test plans from hardware bring-up to fleet deployment; Design and facilitate advanced testing campaigns to identify cellular edge cases and vulnerabilities; Perform deep debugging of complex log reviews and system integration issues; Validate interfaces between RF-baseband, baseband-protocol stack, and host; Develop and enhance log frameworks and automation scripts for wireless communication analysis; Review and author software, firmware, and integration design specifications
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC