Principle R&D Engineer

Keystone Distinction Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-tech entrepreneurial company in Los Angeles is seeking a Principal Research and Development Engineer to manage wireless technology projects. This role requires an M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant field and at least 10 years of experience in wireless systems design and development. Responsibilities include overseeing project management, engaging in business development activities, and supervising junior engineers. The position offers competitive compensation between $180k to $250k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in the design and development of wireless systems.
• 5 years of experience in technical project leadership.
• Participation in the complete technology development cycle: design to field testing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical management of R&D projects.
• Engage in business development and capture efforts.
• Supervise a team of engineers when necessary.

Skills

Simulation and prototyping software

RF propagation

Wireless ad-hoc mesh networking

Signal processing algorithms

Technical writing

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant technology field

Tools

C/C++

MATLAB

Python

Job description

LOS ANGELES / HYBRID

The Company

This is a rapidly growing high-tech entrepreneurial company in the heart of West Los Angeles.

The Principal Research and Development (R&D) Engineer oversees and participates in the capture, planning, design, prototyping, and verification of wireless technology projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Technical management of R&D projects and programs to include:
  • Responsibility for overall system design and requirement specification.
  • Setting and tracking development schedules and tasks.
  • Overseeing paper design, simulation, software, FPGA, and testing efforts.
  • Customer-facing engagement and technical material preparation where needed.
  • Reporting to management as required for strategic planning and assessment.
• Participate in R&D business development and capture efforts to include:
  • Whitepaper and proposal preparation.
  • Understand current technology and pitch future enhancements and strategies.
  • Communicate (telephone/email/in-person) engagement with government and industry.
• Work collaboratively within the senior R&D team on the following:
  • Executing larger, team-wide projects.
  • Setting a comprehensive team-wide technology portfolio and pipeline.
  • As necessary, perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• When necessary, supervise a team of junior or senior engineers involved in a given project or R&D program for which the Principal Engineer is responsible.

Qualifications and Experience

• M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant technology field (i.e., wireless communications, signal processing, statistics, optimization, networking, RF design, etc.).
• 10 years of experience in the design and development of wireless systems.
• 5 years of experience in technical project leadership (i.e., principal investigator).
• Participation in the complete technology development cycle: design to field testing.

Areas of skill (familiarity required, expertise desirable)

• Simulation and prototyping software: C/C++, MATLAB, Python, etc.
• RF propagation, channel modeling, digital communication.
• Wireless ad-hoc mesh networking, medium access, and routing algorithms.
• Signal processing algorithms, MIMO, OFDM, beam-nulling, etc.
• Cognitive radio congested and contested spectrum, interference mitigation.
• RF sensing, signal detection, and classification, etc.
• Technical writing, proposal preparation, and technical presentation.
• Must be a U.S. person or U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

Travel Requirements

• Infrequent travel to support customer interactions or test and demonstration events.

LOCATION

Los Angeles, CA

Compensation Range: $180k - 250k