Sr. Wireless Firmware Engineer (Direct To Cell)
Location
Redmond, WA
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$160,000 - $220,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-01-09
Responsibilities
- Design and implement physical layer (PHY) algorithms for satellite-based 4G/5G.
- Develop optimized signal processing algorithms for resource-constrained CPUs.
- Create models and simulations to analyze system performance.
- Design, implement, test, maintain, and document wireless PHY and MAC layers.
- Identify and debug performance issues across wireless PHY and MAC layers.
- Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
- Contribute to system dimensioning and algorithm design for next-generation hardware.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a STEM discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in wireless signal processing, modem systems design, or physical layer processing.
- 5+ years of C/C++ coding experience.
- Familiarity with 3GPP 4G/5G physical layer design and modern broadband OFDM waveforms.
- Strong skills in debugging and performance optimization.
- Excellent analytical skills and communication abilities.
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
