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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity Engineer - **Company:** Quantum Integrators Group LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Protocol Stack, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Memory Management, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Interface Design, IEEE 802.11, Performance Tuning, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, WiMAX, Wireless Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Multithreading, 5G NR, Information Technology, Low Latency, Wireless Technologies - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/033eef4b-8905-4046-ada1-a57d4387241e ## About the Role Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field. 12+ years of professional experience in wireless networking software development. 5+ years of experience in a Principal Engineer, Lead Architect, or equivalent technical leadership role. Deep understanding of wireless communication fundamentals, including modulation, coding, link budget analysis, channel modeling, mobility, interference management, and multiple-access schemes. Extensive experience designing, implementing, and optimizing MAC and PHY layers for wireless standards such as 3GPP LTE/5G NR, IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), or equivalent technologies. Strong expertise in wireless protocol stack architecture, radio resource management, scheduling, QoS, and performance optimization. Expert-level programming skills in C/C++ within Linux, embedded systems, RTOS, or high-performance user-space environments. Proven experience developing high-performance packet processing systems with expertise in memory management, buffer architectures, multi-threading, and low-latency networking. Demonstrated ability to architect complex systems and lead cross-functional engineering initiatives from concept through deployment. ## Description Lead the design, development, and end-to-end ownership of custom wireless MAC protocols optimized for high-velocity LEO satellite communications, including inter-satellite, space-to-ground, and ground-to-space links. Design and implement advanced resource allocation, scheduling, QoS, and interference mitigation algorithms leveraging principles from 3GPP LTE/5G, IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), and IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX) technologies. Architect and optimize high-performance packet processing dataplanes using DPDK, VPP, or similar frameworks to deliver low-latency and high-throughput networking solutions. Collaborate closely with PHY, RF, FPGA, and hardware engineering teams to define software-hardware interfaces and ensure seamless integration across the wireless communication stack. Drive technical architecture decisions and define the roadmap for next-generation wireless networking solutions, balancing latency, reliability, throughput, and spectral efficiency requirements. Lead system design reviews, technology evaluations, and trade-off analyses to optimize overall network performance in dynamic satellite environments. Develop simulation, modeling, and performance analysis methodologies to validate protocol designs and assess system behavior under varying operating conditions. Drive software quality through architecture reviews, code reviews, debugging, performance optimization, and adherence to engineering best practices. Mentor senior and staff engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering excellence in wireless systems and embedded software development. 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