In a life without sound, our work provides meaning. As the world’s leading hearing care provider, we are not just a company that makes products: we are a team on a mission to help people enjoy the delight of hearing. To enable a life without limitations, we – through our core brands Phonak, Unitron, Hansaton, Advanced Bionics and AudioNova – develop, manufacture and distribute solutions that push the limits of technology and redefine the future of our industry.
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Phonak Communications AG, located in Murten, is a company of the Sonova Group. We are the global market leader and Sonova’s competence center for ultra-miniaturized wireless communication systems. Our product offering ranges from communication devices for hearing impaired persons to professional communication solutions for security, industry and broadcast applications. Join our mission and become part of our team! Apply now for the following position:Phonak / Switzerland / MurtenEmbedded Systems EngineerBe part of a highly skilled team of software, electronic and wireless specialists. We develop high performance, miniature and ultra-low power application specific ICs. Our latest chip (SWORD) provides world leading power consumption performances for Bluetooth communication, allowing Sonova to be the first company capable of providing Bluetooth Classic connectivity in a hearing aid, the Phonak Audéo Marvel. This performance was honored by a CES Innovation Award 2019. In our innovative and technologically challenging environment you can contribute with your knowledge to the design and implementation of embedded software for wireless communication systems.

Your tasks

• Design and implementation of embedded software for wireless communications devices
• Define, setup and debug specific HW/SOC at component/block and system level
• Programming in C/C++, Python, Assembly for highly integrated communication devices using event-driven framework and real-time OS
• Active participation in the development of lifecycle activities at both HW and SW levels including specification, design, debugging, test development, formal verification, failure analysis and sustaining engineerinUse of requisite test equipment (e.g. logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers) and programming for customization and automation of repetitive or timing sensitive test and measurement functions
• Establishing technical notes and documentation

Your profile

• Master’s Degree in Computer science (Software or Electronics) with strong programming and electronic skills
• Good experience in low level embedded software development (drivers and services development)
• Good knowledge of C/C++ programming languages on resource constrained embedded systems and Python Scripting language
• Working knowledge of RTOS
• Team player, quick perception and mastering of complex systems
• Fluent in English, good command of German and/or French is a plus

Our offer

We can offer you a new challenge, with interesting tasks and much more – including an open corporate culture, flat hierarchies, support for further training and development, opportunities to take on responsibility, an excellent range of foods, sports and cultural facilities, attractive employment conditions, and flexible working time models in various roles.

Kathrin Krause, Director Human Resources, is looking forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, references and certificates) via our online job application platform.

For this vacancy only direct applications will be considered.Phonak Communications AG
Laenggasse 17
3280 Murten
+41 26 672 96 72Apply