Principal Wireless Systems Architect

Experis
Nashville, TN, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Software Engineering Wireless Networks

Job 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits & conditions

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite communication projects.
  • Collaborate with a talented and innovative team of engineers.
  • Engage in challenging technical architecture decisions and system design.
  • Contribute to the development of next-generation wireless networking solutions.
  • Be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to technological advancement.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Business Travel Insurance
  • 401(k), Plus Match
  • Weekly Pay

About the company

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup’s 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.

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