Job Description
Title:
Communications Engineer Location:
Atlanta, GA 30332 Duration:
Contract to Hire Pay Rate:
$85,K/YR to $150,K/YR Clearance Required:
Active Secret Clearance commercial communication systems and advanced tactical networks. Establish key performance requirements for various target radios across multiple operating bands, environments and targeted applications. Develop, implement, characterize and test leading-edge waveform and communications technologies enabling greater performance while enhancing EW capabilities through secure communications. Key Responsibilities:
Perform communication simulation development, system testing and characterization, debugging, modification / enhancement, and documentation Develop and maintain kernel and user-level software and scripts -Contribute to technical reports and presentations Role & Responsibilities:
Conduct solution or system design synthesis translating objectives into requirements, and requirements into physical architectures for networks of high complexity Contribute to the development of communications solutions including waveforms and networking concepts Develop new capabilities and applications for 5G / 6G/ NextG systems Understand and measure key performance requirements for various communications systems across multiple operating bands, environments and targeted applications Create and analyze network protocols Work with team members to develop AI/ML methods for controlling and optimizing the performance of 5G / 6G / FutureG systems Capture and analyze information and metrics useful for observation of a communications system in order to assess and optimize communication system performance Identify key performance indicators (KPI) useful for determining and measuring the benefits of specific communications system implementations Investigate, develop, and document technology approaches and solutions that produce valuable objective findings and outcomes for internal and sponsored research programs. Recognize, communicate, and report on objective findings and their implications and value. Develop, implement, characterize and test leading-edge waveform and communications technologies enabling greater performance while enhancing EW capabilities through robust, resilient, and secure communications. Contribute to research reports, white papers, and competitive proposals Work with project teams on technical aspects of research and system design including collaborating with multiple lab resources for system developments and deployments Work with program leadership to execute activities and achieve milestones in pursuit of objectives Provide guidance and mentoring to more junior research staff and student researchers in all research domains and activities. Contribute to internal research and development programs supporting the division strategic vision Required Qualifications:
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related field Experience in communication systems research or development Understanding of communications theory related to radio frequency devices Demonstrated recent experience in performing and/or leading research projects Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to operate effectively, maintain productivity, and make well-reasoned decisions despite incomplete information and requirements Preferred Qualifications:
Active Secret Clearance 3+ years of experience in developing communications platforms and solutions including adaptive control mechanisms MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field Experience in developing advanced communication systems, implementing or designing waveforms, and integrating communication implementations on SDR platforms Experience in adaptive communications systems research or development Expertise in signal processing, modeling & simulation, machine learning, image, or control theory Experience with electronic warfare threat systems Experience with 5G/6G/FutureG cellular communications systems, technologies, and specifications, including ORAN Expertise in signal processing, electromagnetics, modeling & simulation, machine learning / artificial intelligence, control theory Proficiency in C/C++ software and systems design and implementation (C++11, C++20) Proficiency with containerized software development, deployment, and security Travel Requirements:
