Wireless Systems Architect - End-to-End Protocols

Stealth Startup; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stealth Startup is seeking an experienced engineer to own the translation layer between system-level architecture and working implementation. The role spans waveform design, MAC/PHY protocols, multi-hop mesh routing, GPS processing, and firmware through cloud stacks.

You will translate concepts into implementable specs, review architectures for feasibility, and define clear interfaces. Strong emphasis on end-to-end ownership and validation will guide daily work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, CE, EE or equivalent.
• Deep wireless protocol systems experience from concept to implementation handoff.
• MAC/PHY fluency across the full stack and cloud protocol logic.

Responsibilities

• Translate system-level concepts into implementable specs for firmware, network software, and cloud protocols.
• Conduct architecture reviews to identify constraints and failure modes before handing off to implementation teams.
• Define interfaces and boundaries between protocol layers and teams.
• Specify simulation environment requirements for AI-driven validation against feature specs.
• Perform system-level link budget and capacity analyses.

Skills

Wireless protocol systems

MAC and PHY fluency

System-level analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

Stealth Startup is seeking an experienced engineer to own the translation layer between system-level architecture and working implementation. The role spans waveform design, MAC/PHY protocols, multi-hop mesh routing, GPS processing, and firmware through cloud stacks.

You will translate concepts into implementable specs, review architectures for feasibility, and define clear interfaces. Strong emphasis on end-to-end ownership and validation will guide daily work.