Working as a Senior Engineer, your main purpose is to support activities in the global telecommunications software arena. You will be responsible for performing all, or part, of the software development cycle (from investigation, specification, designing, documentation, implementation, verification to field trial assistance) for a given area of software development. Working as a team member you will be expected to provide software design capability within the UMTS L1 development team.
Key functions
The main tasks expected to be performed include, but are not limited to:
Carry out, with limited technical supervision, high; intermediate and low level design, implementation and testing of software modules within UMTS L1.
Contribute to designs of intermediate and large complexity and size.
Provide advice to the line manager and / or project managers for project planning and budgeting etc.
Assist the other team members with their work, technically supporting some junior software engineers within the team.
Be a technical authority in one or more specialist areas.
Keep up to date with wireless/mobile systems technology development and trends.
Timely provision of progress reports and research findings, following the attendance of meetings and resulting from other activities undertaken as appropriate.
All work is to be of a professional standard, paying due regard to safety, efficiency, cost effectiveness, time scales and the needs of the company.
Skills and experience
A degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Natural Science, Mathematics, Engineering or any related discipline (an equivalent period of industrial experience may be substituted).
Between 5 - 12 years experience in software development for embedded applications and/or protocols.
Experience of a variety of projects and developments in the fields of Real-Time Software, Multi-Tasking Systems or Communications Protocols.
Proficient in C/C++ programming language.
Exposure to OOA/OOD and UML is desirable
Experience in any of the following is highly desirable: Mobile Telecoms Protocols, RTOS, ARM Microprocessors, Device drivers (ISR's), working with test equipment in a laboratory environment.
Preference will be given to candidates who have 'A' level mathematics at grade A or B and experience in designing and developing GSM, GPRS or UMTS systems.
A competent level of presentation, communication and planning skills.
Self motivation and ability to work alone, managing own work and setting sensible priorities according to perceived requirements.
Able to take responsibility for technical decisions.
Analytical and logical thinking capability.
A good understanding of documentation requirements.
Ability to learn and implement Corporate business philosophies.
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