Senior Wireless DSP/PHY Algorithm Engineer

About the role

ISCO is seeking a Senior Wireless DSP / PHY Algorithm Engineer to research, design, and develop advanced signal processing algorithms for 5G wireless communication systems and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop MATLAB-based models of wireless systems
• Analyze real-world time-domain IQ signals
• Design algorithms that improve receiver performance in challenging interference environments
• Work across multiple stages of the wireless signal processing chain, including DFE processing in radios and advanced PHY-layer receiver algorithms implemented in baseband units
• Develop and evaluate receiver algorithms such as MRC, IRC, MMSE-based equalization, and interference-aware combining methods for multi-antenna OFDM systems
• Implement algorithms in FPGAs or software
• Invent and adapt novel signal processing techniques to address challenging interference environments
• Collaborate with RF, FPGA, and software teams to transition algorithms from concept into deployed telecom products

Requirements

• MSEE or PhD in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on digital signal processing and wireless communication systems
• 5-7+ years of experience developing signal processing algorithms for wireless communication systems in a product development environment
• Demonstrated expertise in DSP algorithm modeling and development using MATLAB for 5G wireless communication systems
• Experience developing DSP algorithms including either radio DFE signal processing or baseband PHY-layer receiver algorithms
• Strong understanding of OFDM receiver processing, including channel estimation, equalization, MIMO detection, and combining techniques such as MRC, IRC, and MMSE
• Familiarity with wireless system concepts including RF propagation, MIMO systems, beamforming, channel modeling, OFDM modulation/demodulation, and practical RF front-end considerations in 5G radio systems
• Experience using and developing system-level and link-level simulations for 5G receiver algorithms
• Familiarity with software implementation of signal processing algorithms and practical implementation considerations such as fixed-point modeling or FPGA-based implementations
• Experience working with RF test equipment or laboratory validation of wireless systems
• Good communication skills to clearly and concisely communicate with team members, sales team, customers, and management

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated expertise in DSP algorithm modeling and development using MATLAB for 5G wireless communication systems
• Experience developing DSP algorithms including either radio DFE signal processing or baseband PHY-layer receiver algorithms
• For candidates with radio DSP experience, hands-on experience implementing radio digital signal processing techniques, such as digital filtering, crest factor reduction, digital predistortion, and digital upconversion/downconversion
• For candidates with baseband PHY experience, strong understanding of OFDM receiver processing, including channel estimation, equalization, MIMO detection, and combining techniques such as MRC, IRC, and MMSE
• Familiarity with wireless system concepts including RF propagation, MIMO systems, beamforming, channel modeling, OFDM modulation/demodulation, and practical RF front-end considerations in 5G radio systems
• Experience using and developing system-level and link-level simulations for 5G receiver algorithms
• Familiarity with software implementation of signal processing algorithms and practical implementation considerations such as fixed-point modeling or FPGA-based implementations
• Experience working with RF test equipment or laboratory validation of wireless systems
• Good communication skills to clearly and concisely communicate with team members, sales team, customers, and management

Skills

• Proficiency with MATLAB and its toolboxes
• Experience developing DSP algorithms including either radio DFE signal processing or baseband PHY-layer receiver algorithms
• Strong understanding of OFDM receiver processing, including channel estimation, equalization, MIMO detection, and combining techniques such as MRC, IRC, and MMSE
• Familiarity with software implementation of signal processing algorithms and practical implementation considerations such as fixed-point modeling or FPGA-based implementations
• Experience working with RF test equipment or laboratory validation of wireless systems
• Good communication skills to clearly and concisely communicate with team members, sales team, customers, and management

Benefits

Remote candidates are also strongly considered given the right set of skills and experience.