Duties/Responsibilities
- Design waveforms and algorithms suited for high performance applications
- Support signal processing areas of complex engineering projects in a fast-paced environment
- Develop and maintain expertise in telecommunications technology and network architectures
- Use standard laboratory instrumentation for validation and troubleshooting
- Perform analysis and modeling of complex radio frequency systems and algorithms
- Provide DSP insight and suggest associated algorithms based on analysis outcomes
- Demonstrates strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals
- Supports business development activities including development of proposals and engaging with sponsors
- Skills/Abilities
- DSP algorithm design and implementation (e.g. FIR filter design, adaptive filtering, channel equalization, application of LMS, Maximum Likelihood and MMSE estimators, multirate signal processing)
- Statistical channel detection/estimation
- Neyman-Pearson detectors and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves
- Experience with wireless communications (4G/5G, MIMO, OFDM)
- Knowledge of RF systems and architecture
- Experience with signal link budget hand calculations
- Experience with embedded software for FPGAs and GPUs
- Hands-on experience with test equipment for RF measurements
- FPGA, GPU, or C implementation of signal processing algorithms
- Experience programming and utilization of software defined radios
- Very experienced using Matlab and/or python for DSP signal analysis
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability and willingness to work in highly collaborative team environment
- Excellent self-management and organizational skills: proven ability to meet deadlines, task prioritization and attention to details
Job Description
Duties/Responsibilities
Designs RF and Communications systems that solve challenging problems.
Manages complex engineering projects in a fast-paced environment.
Develops and maintains effective internal/external relationships.
Drives solutions to complex problems with limited direction—contributes to requirements development, proposes ways forward, and adapts appropriately to changes in requirements.
Performs analysis and modeling of complex radio frequency or communications systems.
Contributes to customer presentations.
Able to provide insight and suggest design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical disciplines.
Identifies program/system-level technical risks and develops and executes mitigation strategies.
Actively mentors less experienced teammates and provides thoughtful, constructive feedback.
Ability to lead a cross functional team.
Involved in business development and proposal activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of RF systems and architectures.
Knowledge of fundamentals of electrical engineering.
Skills with RF and Communications software tools.
Hands on experience with instrumentation for RF measurement.
Strong problem solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability and willing to work in highly collaborative team environment.
Excellent management and organizational skills: proven ability to meet deadlines, task prioritization and attention to details.
Education
Requires bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Experience
Requires 5–10 years experience in Radio Frequency or Communications Engineering or related field.
Additional Job Description
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance
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Job Location - City
Cambridge
Job Location - State
Massachusetts
Job Location - Postal Code
02139-3563
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $220,000.00 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.
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