Senior Communications Engineer with Security Clearance - Cambridge, MA, United States - Ed Wallach Search Group

Description

We are seeking talented and motivated individuals to tackle challenging engineering problems in communications
As a Communications engineer, you will be responsible to apply your expertise developing and evaluating novel communication technologies
You will develop and implement special communication systems to enable new capabilities for a wide diversity of applications
You will work in a fast paced environment, collaborating in multi-disciplinary teams with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to a variety of projects in this area
Applicants will assist or lead in the design, development, modeling & simulation, implementation, and evaluation of communication systems and waveform design
They should have experience in either PHY layer topics, waveform design, or channel modeling for demanding applications and various environments

Specific Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing signal processing algorithms for comms systems
• Modeling and simulating components of a communication system
• Designing waveforms to meet specific requirements for a given application
• Performing laboratory experiments and evaluating fieldable prototypes of comms systems

Required Qualifications:

• BS +4yr, MS +2yr, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Proven experience with communication systems
• Strong background in communications and RF theory
• Lab testing experience and ability to work on fast paced projects, doing quick-turn experiments and rapid prototyping

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven record designing waveforms for various applications and environments
• Knowledge of signal processing concepts for communications, detection & estimation theory
• Background PHY layer topics, like modulation schemes, coding, channel modeling
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools like MATLAB and experience with Python
• Experience implementing fieldable prototypes and doing their testing and validation
• Background in wireless technologies, like 5G, LTE-M, or mmWave
• Knowledge of low probability of intercept/detection (LPI/LPD) techniques
• Familiarity with Machine Learning techniques in communications

Security Requirement:

• Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance, with ability to acquire Top Secret