Sr. 5G RAN Software Architect; Remote

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5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Sr. 5G RAN Software Architect

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD
Type: Remote (In-office as needed)
Salary Range:$150,000 – $200,000 annually
Target Recruiting Area: Mid-Atlantic Region

About Fairwinds Technologies

Fairwinds Technologies is a U.S.

-based engineering firm specializing in Satellite Communications (SATCOM), RF Transmission Systems, Network Design, Systems Integration, and Digital Signal Processing (DSP). We support Command, Control, Communications, and Computer (C4) systems in austere military environments, delivering advanced communications, networking, and IT solutions to defense and civilian agencies worldwide.

We are seeking a Communications Software Architect with hands on 5G RAN and/or radio SW development experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ORAN gNB and Radio SW systems. This role will focus on adapting the 5G Open Air Interface  stack to support military Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) and Low Probability of Detection (LPD) objectives by employing DSSS and Frequency Hopping techniques on top of 5G architecture.

This position reports to the Chief Technology & Strategy Office and involves close collaboration with customers and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions for RF Tactical & Naval Military Solutions, as well as strategic border protection applications.

• Architect an end-to-end 5G communications system based on Open Air Interface (OAI) open-source SW stack.
• Act as a 5G systems architect in SBIR project. Deliver software requirements documents, and integration and test plans.
• Adapt and extend the 5G Open Air Interface  stack to optimize military LPI/LPD requirements, specifically through the implementation of DSSS and Frequency Hopping techniques.
• Develop and validate system-level approaches for integrating DSSS and Frequency Hopping into 5G-based tactical communications.
• Support integration and testing of communication systems in lab and field settings.
• Interface with hardware and software teams to drive system-level performance.
• Author technical documentation, system specifications, and SBIR deliverables.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of design experience in 5G RAN/Radio software development with deep knowledge of 5G and/or ORAN systems and 5G waveforms.
• 5+ years experience coding and reverse engineering with C/C++.
• 3+ years of debugging real time communication SW.
• Experience writing systems and SW requirement specifications.
• Practical knowledge of DSSS and Frequency Hopping as applied to secure, resilient wireless communications.
• Experience with Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial (NTN) communications systems.
• Understanding of 3
  
  GPP specifications (Rel-15 to Rel-18).
• U.S. Citizenship and eligible for DoD security clearance.

• Master’s degree in Communications, Computer Science / Engineering, or Wireless Systems.
• Experience with 5G core deployment using containerized or virtualized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience in utilizing AI in code writing and reviews.
• Hands-on experience with the 5G Open Air Interface  (OAI) stack, including gNB, and UE integration.
• Experience in L1 and L2 integration of 5G RAN or SATCOM communications systems.
• Familiarity with adapting 5G/OAI for military applications, including LPI/LPD techniques.
• Proficiency in MATLAB or similar simulation tools.
• Experience of User Equipment 5G software
• Experience supporting DoD SBIR projects or similar government-funded R&D efforts.

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This position is primarily performed in a traditional office environment. Some remote/hybrid work is also possible.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and…