Research Engineer/Sr. Research Engineer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 87,785 - 123,998; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking multiple Research Engineers to support innovative research on programmable cellular networks and engage with various stakeholders including faculty and students at Northeastern University.

This role involves significant responsibilities in software, hardware, and systems development for next-generation wireless technologies. Applicants must hold at least a Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, with relevant experience in cellular systems and software development.

Compensation is competitive, with a target range of $87,785.00 to $123,998.75.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with progressively more responsible, independent engineering work.
• Experience with software and system development, testbed management and maintenance.
• Involvement in experimental research and field trials.

Responsibilities

• Support research activities working with faculty, researchers, and students.
• Contribute to the O-RAN and AI-RAN Alliances.
• Maintain and enrich center documentation.

Skills

Development experience with bash scripting

Python

Embedded development (C/C++)

Knowledge of cellular systems

Knowledge of Linux environments

Kubernetes

Education

MS in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering

Ph.D. with demonstrated R&D experience

Tools

Keysight and VIAVI equipment and software

RF testing

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment frameworks (CI/CD)

Wireless testbeds

AI solutions

Job description

Research Engineer/Sr. Research Engineer

Job Description

The Open6G group at the Institute for the Intelligent Networked Systems (INSI), Northeastern University, is leading research and development, testing and integration, and system integration for next-generation wireless systems. We envision programmable and intelligent cellular networks that can be dynamically and algorithmically instrumented and optimized through software and AI. We lead key research in Open Radio Access Network (RAN) systems, contributing to the O-RAN ALLIANCE, and we are a founding member of the AI‑RAN Alliance. We work with an industry consortium of 20+ companies, driving research into new approaches and paradigms for cellular systems. Our private 5G/6G testbed features open and open-source software and commercial equipment, seamlessly integrated to provide an advanced research, development, and integration environment to students and researchers in the Institute. We support multiple startups and established companies in their testing and integration needs, and we are the first O‑RAN Open Testing and Integration Center (OTIC) to have released a certificate in North America. We are looking for multiple Research Engineer (RE) roles who can lead and support research activities across the center, working with faculty, researchers, and students to rethink software, hardware, and systems for cellular networks. The REs will support federal, state, and industry‑funded research programs on programmable cellular networks, Open RAN, spectrum sharing, channel modeling and emulation, network automation, among others. This role involves activities related to software and system development, testbed management and maintenance, experimental research and field trials, testing and integration, and/or RF engineering. The REs will maintain and enrich the center documentation and develop training programs to involve new personnel, Ph.D., master, and undergraduate students in Open6G activities. REs will also be involved in supporting our contributions to the O‑RAN and AI‑RAN Alliances.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicant must have at a minimum a MS in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or equivalent and (3) three years or more of experience with progressively more responsible, independent engineering work; or a Ph.D. with demonstrated R&D experience.

• Development experience with bash scripting and Python, and/or embedded development (C/C++/etc).
• Knowledge on cellular systems, 3GPP, open RAN.
• Knowledge of Linux environments, Kubernetes, system configuration (e.g., for servers, networking equipment).

We will consider a plus experience with at least one among:

• Keysight and VIAVI equipment and software.
• RF testing.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment frameworks (CI/CD) such as Jenkins and Ansible.
• Wireless testbeds and related instruments (e.g., software‑defined radios).
• AI and system support for AI solutions.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type

111S

Expected Hiring Range

$87,785.00 – $123,998.75

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.