Lead - Systems, Waveforms (Wireless Communications)

TrellisWare launched in 2000 with an innovative culture striving to push technological boundaries in the area of wireless communications. We are now a worldwide leader in highly advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems that range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions. Our Engineering Team is seeking a Staff System Engineer, Waveforms. You would be responsible for working on next generation self-networking hand-held radios or help create new modem technologies for the toughest communication problems in wireless MANET. The position being hired is Lead - Systems, Waveforms (Wireless Communications) (the "Lead"). This position reports to the Director of Waveforms within the Tactical Communications Organization (TCO).

Responsibilities

Working on next generation self-networking hand-held radios or help create new modem technologies for the toughest communication problems in wireless MANET; Serving as a Project Engineer leading a multi-disciplinary team to deliver novel products and capabilities; Performing hands-on System Engineering and verification work and leading other engineers in execution of systems analysis, integration and test activities; Managing the Waveform System Team (WST) within the Waveforms Group, responsible for system and verification engineering work including requirements management, integration and test, and verification with a focus on waveform functionality and performance; Ensuring WST staff members have the training and infrastructure to provide System Engineering services and execute accurate and efficient verification of TrellisWare waveforms; Enhancing cohesiveness and maintaining team morale, with ambition for self-improvement and talent development.

Requirements

Typically has a BS degree or higher from an accredited university; 5~10 years’ experience in system engineering, test planning and execution; Experience in managing direct reports; Considered a subject matter expert in their field and looked to for technical decision making, brainstorming, troubleshooting and innovative problem solving; Experience leading development projects for products in the field of wireless communications; Ability to define project scope definition and communicate the scope clearly through system/sub-system and requirements definition; Ability to lead development of novel capability by managing a multi-disciplinary team; Ability to ensure new capability is systematically verified; Strong knowledge in Systems Engineering best practices; Systems integration testing of wireless radios; Understanding of physical layer components such as error-correcting codes, modulation, power amplifiers, filters etc.; Understanding of physical layer testing procedures such as testing for RF blockers, IP3, power spectral densities, packet error rate measurements, sensitivity measurements; Understanding of fundamental MAC protocols such as TDMA, CSMA etc.; Understanding of User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) networking; Test automation; REST API programming, SQL programming and scripting; Strong working knowledge of programming (C, Python, Shell); Management approach that promotes employee growth and collaboration; Strong written and oral communication skills; U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency; Able to frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach within hands and arm's length, stoop, kneel, and crouch, talk and hear; Regularly required to sit for extended periods; frequently required to use office equipment such as PC, printer, telephone, etc.; Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.