Principal R&D Engineer
Core
Lead the planning, design, implementation, prototyping, and verification of advanced wireless technology projects for mission-critical MANET and MIMO communications systems.
Role type
Principal R&D Engineer (Wireless Systems)
Builds
Self-healing mesh network radios and proprietary waveforms for defense, law enforcement, and public safety.
Domain
Defense & Public Safety / Wireless Communications / RF Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
System design, technical project leadership, simulation, FPGA, testing, C/C++, MATLAB, Python, RF propagation, channel modeling, digital communication, mesh networking, MIMO, OFDM, beam-nulling, signal processing, interference mitigation, technical writing
Preferred skills
Cognitive radio, spectrum management, radio frequency sensing, signal detection, classification
Technologies
C/C++, MATLAB, Python, FPGA
Responsibilities
Oversee system design and requirement specification; manage development schedules and tasks; participate in hands-on design, simulation, and verification; oversee simulation, software, FPGA, and testing efforts; prepare whitepapers and proposals; engage with government and industry stakeholders; supervise a team of engineers; set team-wide technology portfolio and pipeline
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution