Principal Engineer: Wireless Location Algorithms

Already a global leader in radio location technology, our client is seeking brilliant, innovative minds to advance the core algorithms behind our industry-leading positioning platform. As a Principal Engineer, Wireless Location Algorithms, you will design, implement, and optimize advanced signal processing and location estimation algorithms to determine the real-time position of devices in the physical world. You will play a foundational role in shaping our client’s IP portfolio and future product capabilities, while working closely with cross-functional teams to test, refine, and scale your innovations. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Define and implement algorithms to extract precise fine-timing and spatial information from noisy wireless signals. 
  • Design and build custom test fixtures (physical and/or virtual) to benchmark system components under controlled conditions. 
  • Develop deep expertise in our client’s current principles of operation and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the engineering team. 
  • Identify, document, and prototype improvements to existing location estimation techniques and adapt them to new industry standards. 
  • Contribute novel techniques to our client’s growing patent and intellectual property portfolio. 

MUST HAVE ATTRIBUTES 

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent research experience with a focus on wireless communications. 
  • Deep knowledge of wireless systems and protocols, especially the IEEE 802.11 family of standards. 
  • Strong understanding of wireless channel modeling and the application of Channel State Information (CSI). 
  • Familiarity with modulation and coding schemes, spatial stream diversity, cyclic shift diversity, multipath interference, beamforming, and angle of arrival. 
  • Solid understanding of TDoA (Time Difference of Arrival) and related location techniques. 
  • Practical knowledge of time synchronization methods and real-world implementations. 
  • Proficiency with Linux command-line tools and development environment. 
  • Demonstrated programming experience in Python and NumPy. 
  • Experience with software change management, preferably using Git. 
  • Principled software development practices, including modular design, abstraction through interfaces, unit testing, and version compatibility. 
  • Team-oriented mindset with a respectful, collaborative approach suited to a fast-paced startup environment. 

SHOULD HAVE ATTRIBUTES

  • Familiarity with RF certification bodies and regulatory standards. 

NICE TO HAVE ATTRIBUTES

  • Hands-on experience with RF hardware design or interfacing. 
  • Background in uncertainty modeling in complex systems. 
  • Familiarity with machine learning techniques in Python and GPU usage. 
  • Experience with adaptive filtering. 
  • Expertise in adaptive 3D wireless channel modeling using ray tracing or related techniques. 
  • Advanced Python proficiency (e.g., classes, async, comprehensions). 
  • Experience with embedded or real-time programming. 
  • Working knowledge of MATLAB for modeling and simulation. 

TO APPLY OR TO ARRANGE AN EXPLORATORY CONVERSATION…

If you meet the criteria described in this profile, please forward a resume to  Stacy Holland: [email protected]

 

Please include “Principal Engineer, Wireless Location Algorithms” in the subject line of your e-mail. Thank you!


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