Senior Wireless Engineer

Epic Scientific LLC • Full-time • Remote (Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States) • 4w ago

Epic Scientific is seeking a skilled Senior Wireless RF Engineer to support the testing and evaluation of commercial technologies to help shape the future of military communication systems. Join our dynamic team in a role that combines technical expertise with hands-on lab and field testing.

Key Responsibilities:

Test and evaluate cutting-edge wireless technologies for potential military applications.
Configure wireless networks using proprietary vendor tools and an in-depth understanding of the TCP/IP networking framework, focusing on data plane communication.
Collaborate with wireless technology vendors, providing feedback on product performance and integration.
Work closely with remote engineering teams to integrate wireless solutions into a system-of-systems framework for military communications.
Conduct and support lab and field tests, analyzing key wireless metrics such as Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR), Packet Error Rate (PER), receiver sensitivity, latency, and signal strength.
Utilize electronic test instruments such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power delivery analyzers, oscilloscopes, and channel emulators for precise evaluation.
Conduct throughput testing using tools like iPerf or MGEN to measure network performance.

Strong understanding of wireless technologies, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE/5G, MIMO, Modulation Coding Schemes, Beamforming, and Low Probability of Intercept/Detection (LPI/LPD).
Experience with configuring and troubleshooting wireless networks and an understanding of the TCP/IP framework.
Hands-on experience with electronic test instruments, including spectrum analyzers and signal generators.
Familiarity with wireless communication metrics and performance testing tools.
Excellent oral and written communication skills for reporting test results and collaborating with vendors and engineering teams.