Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field or equivalent work experience
10+ years of experience in directional communications systems
Strong programming skills in Python or MATLAB
Experience with RF systems and Systems Engineering
Expertise in digital signal processing, algorithm development, and data analysis
Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary teams
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
Responsibilities
Design and develop advanced data links for CDN connectivity
Implement RF signature reduction techniques for data links
Lead integration of precise time-transfer algorithms with timing experts
Develop communication capabilities with minimal supervision
Procure or create cost-effective hardware for tactical data links
Explore non-GPS node positioning methods
Implement algorithms for directional beamforming optimization
Analyze radar data for system performance improvement
Maintain system simulations for algorithm development support
Lead field tests and document technical findings
Mentor junior engineers
Work full-time onsite at the El Segundo or San Diego office
Benefits
Health benefits including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision
401k with 50% company match up to 6% of pay
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
Life insurance and other additional benefits
Daily free lunches, 'No meeting Fridays', and unlimited PTO
Casual dress code and supportive work culture
Pre-IPO stock option grants and relocation assistance
Full Job Description
Role Overview:
Lead a team responsible for the design and development of cutting-edge communications and data link systems to interconnect and support Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN)
Support key capabilities to support existing CHAOS sensor products
Develop new communications product families with leading-edge capabilities
Responsibilities:
Design and develop advanced directive data links to connect nodes in a CDN
Implement approaches to reduce the RF signature created by the data links
Working with a group of timing experts, lead an effort to incorporate highly accurate time-transfer algorithms into the network
Lead the development of new communications capabilities with minimal guidance
Procure or develop low-cost, robust hardware to achieve data links in tactical environments between mobile nodes
Explore and implement approaches to position nodes accurately without reliance on GPS
Implement algorithms to achieve advanced directional beamforming
Optimize algorithms for real-time performance and resource constraints
Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
Team Growth: 200 employees and counting across 5 global offices
Salary Range: $110,000 - $240,000
The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
