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Wireless Engineer - Cellular

Elveo Mobile · Elveo is combining a global satellite constellation with the world’s leading mobile telecom networks into “one global network."

Chantilly, VAEngineering11-50 employeesPosted 9 days ago
Convertible Note · $20Mraised 67 days agoled by Fortress Investment Group, SES, Nelco

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About Elveo

Elveo is what happens when two pioneers in direct-to-device (D2D) communications join forces. Elveo brings together a combined 20 years of expertise to close the coverage gap for more than 50 mobile network operators (MNOs) and major distribution partners operating in 60+ countries worldwide.

That heritage and our technology powers what we call ‘elevated intelligence’ — a new approach that processes and adapts on orbit, delivering voice and data services straight to mobile users, IoT devices and machines across enterprise, government and humanitarian sectors worldwide.

As a team, we’re on a mission to deliver powerful compute and connectivity directly to individuals and objects everywhere on Earth.

Join us, and become part of a globally inclusive company that is transforming satellite communications from a niche service to an essential global infrastructure, and democratizing connectivity for billions worldwide.

Ready to take the next step? Join us.

 

Job Summary

Elveo is developing cellular-based space payloads and seeks a Wireless Engineer to design and implement air interfaces for Elveo’s satellite-direct-to-phone services. This role involves developing DSP, optimizing the physical layer procedures, and implementing custom resource scheduling algorithms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in wireless communications, signal processing, and RAN development to drive innovation in next-generation satellite-based mobile networks.

Core Responsibilities

As a Wireless Engineer, your core responsibilities are as follows

  • Design and implement physical - PHY and medium access control - MAC layer algorithms and procedures for satellite communication links.

  • Develop baseband modems on software defined radio - SDR platforms.

  • Evaluate the performance of algorithms in simulation and on the target platform.

  • Develop test software and drivers to support unit, integration, and system testing of all base station software functions.

  • Perform link budget analysis of LTE and 5G system between satellite and UEs.

  • Work with other team members to benchmark payload software applications.

Qualifications

  • A Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

  • Deep understanding of communication theory and signal processing related algorithms design, such as filter design, clock recovery, signal detection, channel estimation and equalization, channel coding, MIMO.

  • Strong knowledge of software defined radios - SDRs and their implementation.

  • Strong knowledge of the 3GPP standards, including LTE and 5G PHY, MAC, and RRC specifications.

  • Hands-on experience in lab testing & characterization.

  • Experience with MATLAB, Python, C or C++ for algorithm development, modeling, and simulation.

  • Experience using test equipment like signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc.

  • Experience with implementing DSP algorithms in HDL, such as SystemVerilog, VHDL is a plus.

Job Location

Washington, DC area

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