Wireless Communications Algorithm Engineer
About the role
Do you have experience solving real world problems related to wireless communications? Are you searching for meaningful work to solve crucial communications challenges for the special operations and intelligence communities? If so, we want you to join our team of comms engineers working on a broad set of evolving problems. We are seeking a dedicated engineer to join a hardworking team that loves solving problems and building capabilities that may transition to operational prototypes. Our team is committed to the mission and passionate about developing capabilities for specialized wireless systems! As a Wireless Communications Algorithm Engineer, you will research new technologies and develop solutions to address evolving threats, support digital signal processing (DSP) algorithm development, provide implementable technical solutions to the Nation's hardest problems, translate vague concepts into practical, well-defined, and methodical technical plans, communicate technical results clearly in written reports and presentations, and work with technologies and concepts including, but not limited to wireless, SATCOM, Physical and MAC layer protocols, software defined radio (SDR), waveform design, RF modeling and simulation, RF system analysis, and transceiver design.
Responsibilities
- Research new technologies and develop solutions to address evolving threats.
- Support digital signal processing (DSP) algorithm development.
- Provide implementable technical solutions to the Nation's hardest problems.
- Translate vague concepts into practical, well-defined, and methodical technical plans.
- Communicate technical results clearly in written reports and presentations.
- Work with technologies and concepts including, but not limited to wireless, SATCOM, Physical and MAC layer protocols, software defined radio (SDR), waveform design, RF modeling and simulation, RF system analysis, and transceiver design.
Qualifications
- Minimum qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or another related field with at least seven years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree (or higher) in one of the same fields of study with at least three years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in communication theory and digital signal processing (DSP), with a foundational knowledge of, and experience with, the physical, data link, or media access layers of communications systems.
- Experience in modeling and simulation of the physical layer with MATLAB, Python, and/or other languages.
- Familiarity with some of the following: geolocation, detection and estimation theory, or waveform design.
- Ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Preferred qualifications:
- At least ten years of experience in commercial and/or government communication engineering.
- Wide breadth and depth of wireless systems knowledge.
- Demonstrated expertise with end‑to‑end comms system design.
- Recent knowledge of DoD and/or intelligence community, sponsors, and programs.
- Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
Skills
- Wireless communications
- SATCOM
- Physical and MAC layer protocols
- Software defined radio (SDR)
- Waveform design
- RF modeling and simulation
- RF system analysis
- Transceiver design
- MATLAB
- Python
- Geolocation
- Detection and estimation theory
Benefits
- Robust education assistance program
- Unparalleled retirement contributions
- Healthy work/life balance
- Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development
- Potential bonuses, sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance, and discretionary payments for exceptional performance
- On‑site work at APL's main campus (Laurel, MD) with occasional travel
Pay
Minimum Rate: $100,000 annually
Maximum Rate: $245,000