Wireless Systems Engineer

Position: Wireless Systems Engineer

Type of Hire: Full-Time

Location: Seattle, WA (Relocation Assistance Available) | Remote considered for senior candidates

Role Overview

As a Wireless Systems Engineer, you will be part of the team developing and implementing algorithms to enable wireless connectivity between terrestrial Bluetooth® devices and satellites. You will be involved in all aspects of the modeling, system design, and implementation of wireless communication and work with cross-functional groups of hardware-software engineers.

An Ideal Candidate Has

• A Sense of Urgency: Lead projects from concept to reality, rapidly and effectively.
• First Principles Engineering: Strong understanding of the whys behind the whats; ability to extrapolate from first principles to complex system design.
• High Learning Agility: Love to learn; grounded approach to recognizing weaknesses and taking initiative to sharpen engineering foundations.
• System-Level Design and Analysis: Understand the requirements flow-down process and quickly iterate on evolving requirements.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Effectively convey ideas and communicate technical topics with engineering, build staff, and operations; run self-directed design reviews.
• Anticipation of Needs: Identify problems, think creatively, and rapidly produce reliable and cost-effective solutions for an early-stage company environment.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of directly relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• Strong understanding of communication theory & signal processing algorithm design (channel estimation, equalization, beamforming, timing recovery, coding, error correction, etc.)
• Knowledge of wireless communication protocols such as 5G/LTE/WCDMA/GSM, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 802.11ad/ay, or Bluetooth®/BLE
• Expertise in developing signal processing and wireless communications systems (FSK/OFDM/MIMO, etc.) with hands-on lab testing and characterization experience
• Experience with MATLAB or Python and/or C/C++ for algorithm development, modeling, and simulation
• Experience with High Level Synthesis (HLS), silicon prototyping, FPGA development, and emulation systems
• Experience with system bring-up on silicon/FPGA/SoC and use of lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and learn new technologies, network protocols, and tools rapidly
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment
• Availability for extended hours when critical project milestones require it
• Passion for building state-of-the-art software systems

Strongly Desired

• 5–10 years of relevant experience
• Experience with multi-radio coexistence management
• Experience in modem architecture, microprocessor architecture, hardware and software control
• Experience in low-power algorithm design for power-critical applications

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and HSA options
• Unlimited PTO
• Commuter benefits (HQ-based employees)
• Learning & Development Allowance
• Health & Wellness Stipend
• Sabbatical Program
• Work on cutting-edge satellite technology systems

ITAR Requirements

This position is subject to U.S. Government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (“green card holder”) as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).

Pay: $140,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person