Communications Engineer

Company: Peraton
Location: Reston
Posted on: May 22, 2020

Job Description:

We are looking for a Communications Engineer with RF experience for cellular or LPWA solutions.-- The ideal candidate will have real-world experience with embedded cellular or LPWA modems, such as Quectel or Sierra Wireless.--The candidate will lead or participate in projects from start to finish, requiring up to three engineers.-- This is a rewarding hands-on position that results in big impacts to the enterprise.----What you'll do---Oversee projects that require embedded modems or other RF communication solutionsDesign, develop and write software using Python, C, C++ and/or GoParticipate on cross functional teams as the subject matter expert for embedded communication solutionsRapid development of proof of concept prototypesEvaluate and develop embedded communication security protocolsDevelop highly reliable communication protocols and access solutionsYou'd be a great fit if---You have a completed B.S. degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.Design experience with embedded cellular modems for IoT solutionsExperience with router development using OpenWRTHave detailed knowledge of embedded systems development concepts, including cross-platform development and build tools (GNU toolchain and OpenWRT), bootloaders (U-Boot), kernel configuration, and device drivers.Understanding of software defined radio systems including receiver architectures, software channelization, modulation/demodulation techniques, spectral analysis, and error correcting codesExperience interacting with embedded devices using methods such as syslog, serial console, and SSH.Review and prepare engineering and technical analyses reports, systems specifications, test procedures, planning documents, operational concepts, and other technical documentation associated communications and remote sensor systems.It would be even better if you have---Knowledge of all layers (user and control plane) of cellular network infrastructure elements, including RAN and Core network signaling (e.g. HSS, HLR, VLR, AuC, MME, EPC, eNB, S-GW, P-GW, etc.)Working knowledge of one or more of the following common protocols/standards: TCP/IP, SNMP, Ethernet, SS7, 802.11, SIP, and RTPExperience in the design and engineering of miniaturized communication systems with antennasExperience using wireless communication test equipment (spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal generator, etc.), analyzing test logs and isolating test failuresExperience with mobile core technologies is a plus.--We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

Keywords: Peraton, Reston , Communications Engineer, Engineering , Reston, Virginia