Pivotal Commware develops 5G communications platforms, systems and applications based on Holographic Beam Forming® , a patented breakthrough in electromagnetic physics. HBF allows Pivotal to create software-defined antennas that can harness, shape and direct radio waves with order-of magnitude advantages over legacy beamforming systems in cost, size, weight and power consumption (C-SWaP). HBF enables mobile network operators to maximize capacity, coverage and throughput on demand and is recognized as an essential element in the 5G ecosystem. 5G leadership is pivotal to the US economy, and 5G is Pivotal™.

As a Hardware and Software Integration Engineer you are responsible for leading the development of the unified hardware verification and software integration toolchain. The ideal candidate will work across cross-functional engineering teams to deliver automated measurement systems for firmware and embedded applications used in the control of terrestrial holographic beamforming antenna systems. This position will work heavily with the RF, Hardware, Software, and Test development teams to design optimal tools and strategies to ensure timely, accurate, and clear analysis of intricate mmWave antenna system datasets. This position reports to the RF Development Test Manager. 

Responsibilities:

Lead software development of the unified hardware verification platform

Collaborate with other functional groups (Software Engineering, Hardware Design, Mechanical Engineering) to plan, develop, and implement diagnostic tool sets for RF measurement and analysis systems

Plan and develop instrument and system automation tools and scripts

Perform integration, system, and acceptance testing of test software and hardware test beds

Use and support continuous improvement practices for RF test hardware and software integration initiatives

Required Qualifications:

5+ years in software/hardware development with a Bachelor's degree in EE, CE or equivalent experience in the field

Fluent in at least one modern programming language such as C, C++, Java, Lisp

Highly proficient in Python, JavaScript, Lua, or other scripting languages

Strong understanding of the fundamentals of object-oriented programming, algorithm design, design pattern selection, and complexity analysis

Experience with control of devices, such as, Arduinos, WiFi pineapples, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generator, Vector Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Power meters or similar

Strong communications skills and ability to work seamlessly across fast-paced engineering teams

Experience working with automated frameworks and development of automated hardware systems

Familiarity with the following systems & tools highly preferred

Jenkins, Travis or similar

Git, Bitbucket, Jira or similar

 Standard communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, Bluetooth, etc.)

TCP/IP networking and debugging tools (Wireshark, Nmap or similar)

Linux