Architect/ Sr. Engineer

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At CableLabs we wake up every day to invent the future. CableLabs is a global award-winning innovation and R&D lab dedicated to keeping people connected by building and orchestrating emergent technology and igniting co-innovation today for the broadband of tomorrow.

The Sr Wireless Software Architect position resides in the Wireless Technologies department at CableLabs. This department conducts research and development in new and emerging wireless technologies that include 4G 5G 6G Wi-Fi and spectrum sharing strategies. Our team plays a crucial role in developing industry standards and technical regulatory policy for mobile and Wi-Fi network design deployment service delivery and operations in licensed unlicensed and shared spectrum.

Why This Role Is Exciting

The position requires involvement in spectrum simulations spectrum-sharing studies developing dynamic spectrum sharing solutions and interacting with operators regulators and standard bodies. The project will likely make direct impacts in the industry as well as generating papers with solid contributions.

The impact of your work will support the recently released US National Spectrum Strategy (NSS) identifies over 2500 MHz of spectrum to be shared with occupants that consist of federal non-federal and military wireless systems. This spectrum spans five bands covering mid-band (3 GHz 5 GHz 7 GHz and 18 GHz) and mmWave bands (37 GHz) that will be used to address the increasing demand for commercial mobile user traffic and applications to provide mobile network relief and deliver new services and improved quality of experience. These bands have been targeted since they are underutilized and fit the global band allocation for mobile networks.

This position will support the department and therefore CableLabs through the research and development of coexistence and spectrum sharing solutions between multiple wireless networks. This work is required to efficiently utilize these targeted bands. This requires complex interference simulation analysis of wireless technologies research on interference mitigation techniques lab and field measurements and contributions to industry Working Groups (FCC NTIA WInnForum 3GPP etc.) to develop and promote solutions.

What Youll Do

• Conduct spectrum interference simulations between commercial wireless networks (e.g. Wi-Fi 5G satellite etc.) and incumbent wireless systems (e.g. radars microwave systems etc.) using MATLAB Python ns3 and relevant software tools
• Research and develop simulations and analysis that address link budgets interference vulnerabilities performance impacts of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) networks in various technologies such as Wi-Fi 5GNR NTN and others.
• Research coexistence algorithms and interference mitigation techniques.
• Research wireless communication systems RF and PHY layer designs that impacts coexistence with other radio systems.
• Research and assessment of wireless systems industry standards and regulation rules (3GPP IEEE GSMA FCC etc.) required for simulation
• Document and write the necessary papers or technical reports on research outcomes for members and Industry Working Groups
• Participate in industry Working Groups to represent CableLabs interests
• Participate in government and DoD activities to represent the Cable Industry
• Create test plans field and lab measurements to validate coexistence and spectrum sharing solutions which will include using a spectrum analyzer network vector analyzer and vector signal generator
• Develop Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) solutions and proof-of-concepts

What Is a Must Have

• Masters or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science or a similar field with an emphasis on Telecommunications. Ph.D. is preferred.
• 5 years of experience in mobile network design deployment and operations work for a mobile network operator or vendor or equivalent
• Experience and working knowledge of 3GPP standards related to interference coexistence propagation models and 5G network design
• Knowledge of regulatory spectrum policy and standard bodies spectrum-related requirements.
• Knowledge of 5G NR 802.11 or satellite communication system physical layer design.
• Knowledge of propagation terrain and clutter path loss models.
• Excellent analytical skills and critical thinking skills.
• Good communication/interpersonal skills as well as self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
• Experience in client-facing and vendor management roles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

At CableLabs Youll Enjoy Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits

Compensation:The salary range is $117910 - $144170. This position is eligible for bonus incentive compensation up to 20%of base salary.

Health Benefits:Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical dental vision insurance. Access to flexible spending and health savings accounts with employer HSA contribution.

Retirement Benefits:Competitive 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 6%plus an ADDITIONAL 8% contribution to 401(k) which becomes fully vested after only two years of employment.

Work-Life Balance:Flexible work arrangementsUnlimited PTO 11 paid holidays100% paid family and medical leave.

To learn more and discover additional benefits read ourEmployee Benefits Guide.

Working conditions and physical requirements

This job operates in a professional office and lab environment. Working conditions for office environment typically involveindoor settings often with a mix of standing sitting and walking along with the use of hands and fingers to operate computer workers also need to communicate through various means including telephone email and in-person discussions and they may be subject to moderate noise levels from office equipment. This position requires travel up to 25% of the time.

We understand that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can make it challenging for exceptional candidates to apply. We encourage you to apply confidently and without hesitation you may just be the right candidate for this position or similar opportunities.

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