Senior Software Engineer, 5G Physical Layer at Espace

Espace

Duisburg, Germany·1w ago

SeniorFull-timePythonC++AgileScrumGit

Salary Range

$92,820 - $125,580 /year

Estimated

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About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer focused on the 5G Physical Layer to join E-Space, a company bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of space-powered IoT solutions. This role involves leading the design, implementation, optimization, and integration of 5G NR PHY software for 3GPP Release 15/16/17 and beyond-5G systems.

Key Responsibilities

→Design, implement, and optimize 5G NR PHY algorithms on processor-based and heterogeneous SoC platforms
→Develop software for key PHY functions such as modulation/demodulation, channel estimation, equalization, synchronization, coding/decoding, and HARQ support
→Integrate 5G PHY software with RF front-end hardware and digital baseband chains
→Develop and maintain hardware control software using interfaces such as I2C and SPI
→Design software within strict real-time constraints and low-latency requirements
→Create and execute PHY-level test cases and validation scenarios
→Provide effort estimation and technical input for PHY software development tasks
→Collaborate with RF, systems, hardware, and protocol stack teams to ensure clean PHY-MAC interfaces

Requirements

✓Master of Science or Master of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or equivalent
✓Significant professional experience as an embedded C and C/C++ software engineer
✓Strong background in 5G NR PHY and digital communications theory
✓Experience working with SDR platforms and SoC architectures
✓Working knowledge of MATLAB and Python for PHY algorithm development and analysis
✓Strong understanding of real-time embedded software constraints
✓Excellent problem-solving, time management, and communication skills