Vacancy Name
Senior Digital Signal Processing Engineer

Location City
Cambridge

Location Region
Cambridgeshire

Location Country
United Kingdom

Role also available in
Thalwil, Switzerland

About u-blox
u-blox (SIX:UBXN) is a global leader in automotive, industrial, and consumer markets, driving innovation through our cutting-edge positioning and short-range communication technologies. We are the pioneers behind high-precision technologies, providing smart and reliable solutions that enable people, vehicles, and machines to determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, and offices across Europe, Asia, and the USA, we are making a global impact.

Job Description

Senior Digital Signal Processing Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled DSP Engineer to join our innovative team at u-blox. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in digital signal processing to design and develop cutting-edge algorithms that enhance our products' performance and reliability. Your contributions will directly influence our technological advancements and help shape the future of our offerings.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced digital signal processing algorithms tailored for GNSS systems
• Integrate and maintain into our embedded real-time receiver software
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to specify, model and validate hardware co-processors for core receiver functionality
• Conduct thorough performance analysis and optimization of DSP algorithms, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness
• Co-operate with other teams to investigate and improve system performance in the field
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in DSP to inform product development initiatives

Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in digital signal processing and algorithm development
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++ for algorithm design and implementation
• Deep understanding of DSP concepts, including filter design, spectral analysis, and adaptive algorithms
• Experience with real-time processing constraints and embedded systems programming

Preferred:

• PhD in a relevant field
• Experience with machine learning techniques applied to DSP
• Solid understanding of GNSS principles
• Familiarity with arm Cortex-M processors
• Hands-on experience with hardware platforms like FPGA or DSP processors

Soft Skills and Cultural Fit

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and innovation

Perks
We offer a challenging position within an international work environment. You will be working with a young team in exciting technology. Our employment conditions are attractive with above average social benefits. In addition, we support flexible working, with work from home offered for a number of days a week.

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We are looking forward to receiving your application.