Engineer - Physical Layer

huaweicanada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei Canada in Ottawa invites applications for an Engineer on a 12-month contract to advance wireless research. The role focuses on 5G/6G at the physical layer, system-level design, and radio algorithm development, with opportunities to prototype in hardware and software.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. in wireless telecommunications, possess strong C/C++ skills, and demonstrate experience in end-to-end simulation tools and cross-layer optimization.

Qualifications

• Ph.D in wireless telecommunications (such as information theory, digital signal processing, channel coding, MIMO systems, beamforming, resource allocation)
• Strong technical expertise in wireless radio access air interface design, physical layer algorithms design and cross-layer optimization
• Demonstrated ability in designing end-to-end link-level/system-level simulation tools for the performance evaluation of wireless communication systems
• Strong mathematical/analytical skills
• Strong C/C++ programming skills

Responsibilities

• Research on innovative technologies at the physical layer for advancing 5G, 6G and beyond
• System level design, analysis, modelling, simulation and prototyping of wireless radio systems and sub-systems
• Radio algorithms design and simulation for advanced wireless radio access technologies
• Drive and guide the implementations of radio algorithms in hardware and software
• Monitoring the state-of-the-art technologies in academia and industry, innovate and validate the new technology ideas through analysis, simulation and prototyping
• Support in tasks related to working groups of standardization organizations such as 3GPP, IEEE, and others
• Stay abreast of the current status and new trends in research and development of advanced radio access technologies
• Generate invention disclosures and support patent applications

Skills

C/C++ programming skills

Mathematical/analytical skills

Education

PhD in wireless telecommunications

Job description

Huawei Canada has an immediate 12-month contract opening for an Engineer.

About the team:

Welcome to the Advanced Wireless Technology Wireless Lab, an epitome of innovation located in Ottawa, Canada. Here, amid the dynamic panorama of technological progress, our team consists mainly of seasoned graduate computer engineers and computer scientists. With diverse experiences ranging from fresh perspectives to decades-long industry immersion, we are united by our fervour for pioneering wireless solutions.

About the job:

• Research on innovative technologies at the physical layer for advancing 5G, 6G and beyond
• System level design, analysis, modelling, simulation and prototyping of wireless radio systems and sub-systems
• Radio algorithms design and simulation for advanced wireless radio access technologies
• Drive and guide the implementations of radio algorithms in hardware and software
• Monitoring the state-of-the-art technologies in academia and industry, innovate and validate the new technology ideas through analysis, simulation and prototyping
• Support in tasks related to working groups of standardization organizations such as 3GPP, IEEE, and others
• Stay abreast of the current status and new trends in research and development of advanced radio access technologies
• Generate invention disclosures and support patent applications

The total target annual compensation (based on 2,080 hours per year) ranges from $104,000 to $154,000 depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

About the ideal candidate:

• Ph.D in wireless telecommunications (such as information theory, digital signal processing, channel coding, MIMO systems, beamforming, resource allocation)
• Strong technical expertise in wireless radio access air interface design, physical layer algorithms design and cross-layer optimization
• Demonstrated ability in designing end-to-end link-level/system-level simulation tools for the performance evaluation of wireless communication systems
• Strong mathematical/analytical skills
• Strong C/C++ programming skills

Additional Information:

Huawei Canada is committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

All applications for this position are reviewed directly by our hiring team, we do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen or select candidates.