Cellular Engineer

Saic; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Cellular Engineer to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division at NSWC Crane. The role involves designing, developing, integrating, testing, and evaluating cellular and wireless capabilities under the JCREW program, with emphasis on 3G, LTE, and 5G environments, plus software engineering using C, C++, and Python.

Responsibilities include developing test plans, executing laboratory and field tests, analyzing data, and contributing to test automation efforts while

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, networks, wireless communications, protocol development, or test & evaluation.
• Experience with cellular protocols and standards including 3G, LTE, and 5G.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience developing, executing, or supporting structured test activities in lab or field environments.
• Understanding of wireless protocol fundamentals, device behavior, vulnerabilities, and performance characteristics.
• Ability to analyze technical data and clearly document findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work across multiple technical teams.
• U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, integration, testing, and evaluation of cellular and wireless capabilities for government R&D, development, and test activities.
• Develop and assess cellular protocol implementations across 3G, LTE, and 5G environments.
• Perform software engineering activities using C, C++, and Python, including debugging and maintenance.
• Develop, execute, and refine test plans and protocols for lab, simulated, OTA, and field tests.
• Support test & evaluation activities from preparation through data analysis and briefing development.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams in engineering, software, RF analysis, and modeling/simulation.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Cellular protocols (3G/LTE/5G)

Test & evaluation

Wireless communications

Documentation

Git workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Cellular Engineer to support the Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Division at NSWC Crane. This position supports the design, development, integration, testing, and evaluation of cellular and wireless communication capabilities under the JCREW program. The selected candidate will analyze and develop cellular protocol implementations across 3G, LTE, and 5G environments. Additionally, this role involves performing software engineering using C, C++, and Python, executing structured test plans in laboratory or field environments, and contributing to test automation efforts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the design, development, integration, testing, and evaluation of cellular and wireless communication capabilities in support of Government research, development, and test activities.
• Develop and assess cellular protocol implementations across 3G, LTE, and 5G environments.
• Perform software engineering activities including design, coding, integration, debugging, and maintenance using C, C++, and Python.
• Develop, execute, and refine test plans, procedures, and protocols for laboratory, simulated, over-the-air, and field test events.
• Support test and evaluation activities through test preparation, execution, data collection, data reduction, analysis, reporting, and briefing development.
• Evaluate protocol behavior, vulnerabilities, quality of service characteristics, device performance, and implementation tradeoffs across wireless systems.
• Support software unit, integration, and system-level testing, including regression testing, requirements traceability, and verification and validation activities.
• Contribute to test automation efforts that improve consistency, repeatability, rigor, and efficiency of test events.
• Analyze system and test data and develop technical recommendations to improve performance, reliability, and mission effectiveness.
• Prepare technical reports, test documentation, briefing materials, and other work products required in support of customer objectives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary Government and contractor teams supporting engineering, software, RF analysis, modeling and simulation, and test infrastructure efforts.
• Support work in secure and classified environments and travel as required to support customer test events and mission needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of related professional experience in software engineering, computer networks, wireless communications, protocol development, or test and evaluation.
• Experience with cellular protocols and standards including 3G, LTE, and 5G.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience developing, executing, or supporting structured test activities in laboratory or field environments.
• Understanding of wireless protocol fundamentals, device behavior, vulnerabilities, and performance characteristics.
• Ability to analyze technical data and clearly document findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple technical teams.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and detail-oriented with a strong commitment to mission execution.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with wireless vulnerability analysis, protocol exploitation, or RF/cyber test environments.
• Experience supporting DoD, Navy, EW, cyber, or spectrum-related programs.
• Familiarity with software-based test infrastructure, automated test frameworks, and Git-based development workflows.
• Experience with verification and validation, requirements traceability, and formal test reporting.
• Experience supporting over-the-air, lab, or field-based wireless testing.
• Familiarity with RF analysis tools, signal assessment, signal generation, or software-defined radio environments.
• Ability to support tasking in higher-classification environments, including TS/SCI-eligible efforts, as required by assignment.

Education Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, related discipline.