Senior 5G mMIMO Power Amplifier Design Engineer and Architect

Mavenir is building the future of networks and pioneering advanced technology, focusing on the vision of a single, software-based automated network that runs on any cloud. As the industry's only end-to-end, cloud-native network software provider, Mavenir is transforming the way the world connects, accelerating software network transformation for 250+ Communications Service Providers in over 120 countries, which serve more than 50% of the world's subscribers.

Role Summary

Today we use 3rd party products for RRUs to go with our 4G and 5G OpenRAN solutions. To expand our product portfolio, we will develop our own high-end Massive MIMO radios. Focus will be on advanced technology and product development together with customers. We will progress this as a start-up company in Mavenir and leverage the whole organization. If you would like to work for a startup with resources, a large existing customer base and worldwide reach, this is it.

As Lead PA Design Engineer you will join the Radio Unit team and will be responsible for architecting and designing high-end OpenRAN 5G and 4G mMIMO Power Amplifiers for the global customer base. This position will be based in Richardson, USA.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecting cost-efficient, high-performance PA architectures for high-end mMIMO radios
• Deriving PA requirement specifications from the system requirements

• Performance simulations
• Ensure excellent manufacturability
• Drive and perform HW verification, including integration with DPD to secure performance and quality
• Drive state of the art Technology and Design-to-Cost innovation and execution of the Radio HW
• Co-operate with colleagues across Mavenir's HW development Sites in design tools and lab test systems selections and development

• Participate in supplier and component selections to secure the best in class performance, quality, and cost.
• Ensure production build support for the manufacturing partners for prototypes and volume ramp-up
• Convert customer requirements and expectations to best in class design innovation
• Actively following-up PA component technologies to apply the latest innovations into the designs.
• Provide guidance and leadership

Job Requirements

• Proven track record from PA design engineering for 4G and 5G basestations
• Solid knowledge on radio systems and mobile networks, especially on 3GPP and FCC LTE 4G and 5G standards in RAN and the interface between the radio network and core network.

• In-depth knowledge of RF technologies and especially linearized Power Amplifiers
• Solid knowledge of PA design tools and methods
• Hands-on knowledge of PA testing and verification
• Solid knowledge of reliability analysis and testing
• Solid knowledge of cost-efficient manufacturing methodologies and technologies

• In-depth knowledge of LDMOS and GaN technologies
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Curious minded person striving for continuous learning and innovation
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills for a variety of audiences including executives, partners, and customers

• Ability to quickly grasp and adapt to new technologies and concepts
• MS Degree in EE, Computer or Mechanical Engineering
• At least 10+ years' experience in the telecommunication industry in leading of or working in Radio development roles

Accessibility

Mavenir is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a US applicant in need of special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call: +1-469-916-4393. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Mavenir is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes qualified applicants from around the world, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality, age, disability, or other legally protected status.