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Principal Research & Development (R&D) Engineer

Los Angeles, CA, More...Full-time$180k–$250k2026-05-21 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United StatesUnited States citizens only

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 Research & Development 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

Required skills

Wireless system design, Technical project leadership, System design & requirement specification, Simulation & verification, FPGA development, Signal processing, MIMO/OFDM/Beam-nulling, Cognitive radio, RF propagation modeling

Preferred skills

C/C++, MATLAB, Python, Technical writing, Proposal preparation

Technologies

FPGA, MATLAB, Python, C/C++, OFDM, MIMO

Responsibilities

Oversee R&D projects from design to field testing, Supervise a team of engineers, Participate in hands-on design and simulation, Engage with government and industry clients, Prepare whitepapers and proposals, Set team-wide technology portfolio

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with management responsibilities