What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Engineer - Firmware position at JMA Wireless?
JMA is restoring U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G. It makes the world’s most advanced software-based 5G platform, designed, coded, and manufactured in Syracuse, NY at the only U.S.-owned 5G factory in the country.
Across its global tech centers, JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world. JMA’s technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity for leading mobile carriers, the most iconic stadiums, major universities, leading healthcare centers, the busiest transit centers, and the U.S. Military.
5G is more than another G on your phone — it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industry’s fastest growing technology company to shape that future today.
The Associate Firmware Engineer will contribute to all phases of the Firmware/Embedded Software development lifecycle of next generation wireless applications. They will have the opportunity to gain knowledge of firmware solutions that are integrated into cutting-edge wireless technologies and will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing JMA's firmware roadmap, contributing to the development of wireless cellular
The Associate Firmware Engineer will be located at the JMA office in Plano, TX.
\n- Design and implement embedded firmware for advanced wireless communication systems across multiple JMA hardware platforms, ensuring reliability, performance, and code scalability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including Hardware, FPGA, and System Engineering — to define embedded software requirements, align on architectural decisions, and ensure seamless integration within state‑of‑the‑art SoC solutions
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to the definition of interfaces and control logic between hardware, FPGA, and firmware components.
- Debug, optimize, and maintain firmware code, continuously improving performance, stability, and code quality through systematic testing and analysis.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including firmware specifications, design notes, and integration guidelines, using version‑controlled systems to ensure transparency and team‑wide knowledge sharing.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the firmware development process, suggesting and implementing best practices, tools, and workflows to enhance productivity and code quality.
- Communicate effectively with the Project Management team, providing activity progress updates, effort estimations, and proactively discussing risks or dependencies that might impact project schedules.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Software Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in firmware or software development for microcontrollers, gained in industrial, research, or academic environments.
- Strong proficiency in C and C. Familiarity with Python and bash scripting is also a plus.
- Proven hands-on experience in debugging embedded code, leveraging laboratory instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers for troubleshooting and verification.
- Knowledge of Git and Agile Development workflows is an asset
- Experience with Embedded Linux environments, including Linux kernel and U Boot development, device tree configuration, and file system customization is a plus
- Understanding of wireless communication protocols (e.g., LTE, 5G), networking standards (e.g., Ethernet), and RF systems or signal processing concepts is a plus
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross‑functional, international environments and communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
- Fluent written and spoken English required.
The US annual base salary range for this is $90,000 - $100,000. The range includes base salary that is expected to be paid for this role. Actual base salary will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the scope and complexity of the role, the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, peer and market data and geographic location.
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Salary : $90,000 - $100,000