Wireless Firmware Engineer (Direct To Cell)
Location
Redmond, WA
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$122,000 - $145,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-02-06
Responsibilities
- Design and implement physical layer (PHY) algorithms for satellite-based 4G/5G systems.
- Develop optimized signal processing algorithms for resource-constrained CPUs.
- Create models and simulations to analyze system performance, including modem performance.
- Design, implement, test, maintain, and document wireless PHY and MAC layers of the protocol stack.
- Identify and debug complex performance issues in wireless systems.
- 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 related STEM discipline.
- 1+ years of experience in wireless signal processing, communications, modem systems design, or related fields.
- 1+ years of coding experience in C/C++ or Matlab.
- Familiarity with 3GPP 4G/5G physical layer design and broadband OFDM waveforms.
- Experience with debugging and performance optimization.
- Strong analytical skills and engineering fundamentals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
