Intern, Wireless / Location Systems Engineer

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Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future. 

We believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

What You’ll Do

Samsung’s San Jose Location Group was established in October 2012 to develop market-leading location technology for mobile applications.  We have a team of about 70 people in the US driving our technology forward for future generation products.  Our main activities include architecture definition, silicon design, software development, and platform integration.  The Location Group is now part of Samsung’s Application Processor and Modem Group.  We work closely together to develop highly integrated products, and to find opportunities to optimize our products for market success.  The group is looking for a Location / Wireless Systems Engineer.

Location: Pasadena, CA

• Hybrid, working onsite at our headquarters 3 days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time 

Job # 41369

• Design, develop/implement and enhance techniques to evaluate/characterize the impact of crystal oscillators on GNSS receiver performance metrics.
• Work with lab instruments such as signal generators, frequency counters and signal analyzers to design experiments and make observations.
• Enhance the capabilities of an existing GNSS SDR/post-processing platform
• Characterize and improve performance of GNSS product features using analysis and development of advanced algorithms
• Develop metrics and associated tools to help with identification and resolution of critical performance limitations/bottlenecks
• Develop tools and carry out analyses for the data processing and performance evaluation of Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) and their fusion with GNSS
• Contribute to the design and development of INS-GNSS based navigation systems.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related area
• Understanding of frequency analysis, phase noise analysis
• Familiarity with GNSS/Wireless communication receiver signal processing
• Familiarity with Inertial Navigation Unit (IMU) data processing and INS-GNSS fusion
• Good understanding of probability & random processes.
• Good programming skills in one of more of Matlab, C/C++ and Python.
• Strong signal processing, mathematical and analytical skills
• A self-motivated engineer with good task execution skills to deliver high quality output in a timely manner
• Good communication and documentation skills
• You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
• You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The pay range for roles at this level across all US locations and job function is displayed below. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.

Hourly Base Pay Rates$27—$57 USD

What We Offer
An investment in your future, is an investment in ours. That’s why we offer a diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to competitive compensation and the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive curation of benefits empower our people to care for their whole selves.
Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want t