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# PHY Layer Engineer

- **Company:** MERIDIAN CREDIT SERVICES, INC.
- **Location:** Santa Clara, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Beamforming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Signal Processing, Wi-Fi Technology, Network Optimization
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e7704084-0177-41a9-ad5d-0b5e574c0f9a

## About the Role

* BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
 * 3+ years of experience in wireless PHY development, characterization, or signal processing.
 * Strong knowledge of OFDM, MIMO, beamforming, channel estimation, and wireless communications.
 * Experience with Wi-Fi technologies (802.11ac/ax/be) and RF test equipment.
 * Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar analysis tools.
 * Strong analytical and debugging skills.

## Description

* Characterize and validate PHY-layer performance including EVM, sensitivity, throughput, beamforming, and interference robustness.
 * Develop and optimize radio calibration algorithms for Tx power, IQ imbalance, frequency offset, antenna arrays, and beamforming.
 * Design and improve PHY and system-level algorithms for channel estimation, synchronization, MIMO, beamforming, link adaptation, power control, interference mitigation, and network optimization.
 * Analyze lab and field data to identify performance bottlenecks and drive system improvements.
 * Develop test automation and data analysis tools.
 * Collaborate with RF, software, hardware, and systems engineering teams to support product development and deployment.


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