Radio System PHY Expert

Job Description

The PHY System team is part of Ceragon’s Radio R&D group. Ceragon delivers RF communication systems in both Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint and Mesh configurations which are deployed as smart cities and internet access solutions, as well as backhaul solutions, for delivering high-speed Gigabit connectivity.

As the PHY Radio System Expert, you will play a crucial role in Ceragons Radio R&D group, be responsible for the performance and integration of modem, RF, and antenna components in our cutting-edge millimeter wave communications systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of Control and Calibration Algorithms for RFIC and Modem components.
• Suggest improvements in PHY Algorithms in the PHY Firmware code.
• Drive performance optimization of the PHY layer and ensure overall system performance meets or exceeds targets.
• Serve as a knowledge expert for modem/system integration with RF and antenna components.
• Manage the full development lifecycle, from early design to production transfer and maintenance.
• Conduct and guide research on optimization techniques and algorithms for seamless integration of Analog, DSP, and MAC portions with RF, modem, and antenna components.
  
  

• Strong background in DSP & Communications.
• Familiarity with wireless communication protocols (e.g., WIFI, WIMAX, WIGIG).
• Systems Engineering expertise in Modem Algorithms like Channel Estimation, Equalization, DPD, MU-MIMO, Beamforming Weight Estimation, Power Control.
• Experience working with millimeter wave frequency bands (60GHz and above).
• Hands-on experience with Lab Equipment & Field issues.
• Experience working in an Agile environment, using Jira, Confluence, and Git for project tracking, documentation, and version control
  
  

• Broad vision as a system engineer with excellent design and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead independent research on new topics and propose innovative solutions.
• Passion for mentoring and developing team members.
• Strong analytical and hands-on skills to tackle complex situations and guide team members.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.