Network Scientist

Hybrid in Jersey City, NJ; Clarksburg, MD; Fairfax, VA; Phoenix, AZ; or Panama City, FL.

About goTenna

goTenna is the world's leading mobile mesh networking company, providing off-grid connectivity solutions for smartphones and other devices, as well as augmenting traditional communications networks. This technology enables mobile, long-range connectivity without cell, Wi-Fi, or satellite connectivity. goTenna's products are currently in use by law enforcement, military, and public safety agencies worldwide. goTenna is a wholly owned subsidiary of Forterra, a leading provider of ground autonomy solutions for the US Department of Defense and other organizations.

About the Role

We're seeking a Network Scientist to work with our CTO, Scientific Advisor, and Product & Engineering teams to develop and extend goTenna's Aspen Grove mesh networking protocol suite. The ideal candidate should be passionate about goTenna's mission, be creative and self-motivated, and have strong written and oral communication skills. The Network Scientist should display strong critical-thinking abilities and have a collaborative approach to solving problems, while also being able to work independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, simulating, and analyzing network protocol models.
• Designing cutting-edge medium access, routing, and transport protocols for mesh networking.
• Constructing models and running simulations in Network Simulator 3 (ns-3) or similar discrete-event simulation tool to evaluate, refine, and estimate performance for a variety of scenarios.
• Producing design specifications and experimental analysis reports.
• Understanding the radio hardware and constraints to accurately represent them in models.
• Collaborating with the firmware team to support the implementation in actual radio hardware, including supporting the firmware implementation via simulation results and auxiliary software as appropriate.
• Working with the Product team to determine the feasibility of new features and capabilities.
• Professional activities including publishing at peer-reviewed conferences, journals and performing committee service.
• Driving cutting-edge innovation in wireless networking and related technologies, facilitating new idea generation, and patenting inventions.
• Writing company white papers to allow the team and customers to keep up with state-of-the-art developments.
• Supporting troubleshooting of issues found by the QA team, when needed.
• Providing expert-level protocol know-how training and support to other teams.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field and at least one (1) year of relevant experience in Computer Networking, Wireless Mesh Networking, and Network Communications.
• Extensive knowledge of C++ and Python programming languages.
• Experience in Embedded Systems and Network Architecture.
• Developing novel routing solutions for wireless mesh networks using NS-3 simulation framework.

Preferred Experience

• Multi-team or scaled environments with complex dependencies.
• Working in startup or fast-moving product environments.
• AI-assisted workflows or developer tooling.
• Working on government-focused projects.

This position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Benefits

• Equity
• 401(k) plan
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental Leave with Pay
• Holiday pay (including December recess)
• Medical, Dental, Vision and life insurance
• Pre-tax benefits
• Short- and Long-term disability plans
• Professional Development Stipend

Pay

$130,000 - $160,000 USD per year (Hybrid in Jersey City, NJ).