Lead Wireless Systems Engineer

THE OPPORTUNITYOur Client is searching for a Lead Wireless Systems Engineer to be part of different stages of the projects involving wireless technology, including planning, design, implementation, prototyping, verification, and validation. This role requires on-site presence for at least 3 days a week. On-site work is scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESSystem design and specification requirementsAlgorithmic development, simulation, implementation, and testingSystem performance simulation, bench marking, and testingFixed point modeling and FPGA design and verification supportSupporting FPGA and Software development teams for hardware / software implementation and troubleshootingLeading a team of multi-disciplinary engineers for product and feature development as requiredSetting, tracking, and driving development schedules and tasksDesigning and participating in lab and field testing and troubleshootingPreparing technical materials and documentationParticipating in R&D business development and capture efforts as neededUnderstanding existing products and technologies and collaborating with other teams for future enhancements and strategiesOccasional travel may be required to support customer interactions or test and demonstration eventsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSM.S. or Ph.D. in wireless communications and signal processingAt least 7 years of experience in designing and developing wireless systemsInvolvement in the entire wireless technology development cycle, from design to field testingExtensive knowledge and experience in RF propagation and channel modelingExtensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of digital communication systems, including RF subsystems, synchronizations, channel estimation, and channel codingExtensive knowledge of signal processing algorithms, MIMO, and OFDMExtensive experience in modeling and mitigating RF impairments, such as AGC, phase noise, and frequency / clock offsetExperience with fixed-point modeling, implementation, and verificationExpertise in MATLAB programming and simulationMust be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contractsPREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES(exposure and experience desired, expertise preferred)Wireless mobile ad-hoc networking, medium access, and routing algorithmsCognitive radio congested and contested spectrum and interference mitigationRF sensing, signal detection, and classification, etc.Technical writing and presentationNOTE – Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts. Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.$140,000 – $200,000 a yearCOMPENSATION : 140k-200k / annualNOTE – As a US Federal Contractor, Our client requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check. This does NOT apply to International positions; only job postings for positions located in the US.Our client is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity. There will be no discrimination based on race, color, age, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals with disabilities to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive employment benefits and privileges. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Salary : $140,000 - $200,000