Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking versatile * Embedded Software Engineers * to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in embedded software development and cellular technologies. A comprehensive understanding of 4-5G modem stack layers, including L1, L2, RRC, and MAC is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for 4-5G modem systems.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate modem features into secure government platforms.
• Analyze and debug complex issues across the modem stack (L1/L2/RRC/MAC).
• Contribute to architecture decisions and system-level design.
• Support system bring-up, integration, and validation in lab and field environments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc. Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with government or defense-related wireless systems.
• Knowledge of 3GPP specifications and modem architecture.
• Experience with DSP programming and hardware/software co-design.
• 7+ years of experience in embedded systems and wireless modem development.
• Strong hands-on experience with 5G modem stack layers
• Proficiency in C/C++ and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Experience with debugging tools, JTAG, and protocol analyzers.
• Familiarity with secure software development practices and government standards is a plus.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

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