Senior 5G Software Engineer

About Epi Sci

Epi Sci, an Applied Intuition company, develops next-generation, tactical autonomy solutions for national security problems. Epi Sci’s autonomy software is technology agnostic, operationally informed, tactically relevant, and has piloted swarms of uncrewed aerial systems and tactical fighter aircraft. Additional applications include crewed-uncrewed teaming for air dominance, cognitive sensors, and networks for advanced communications systems, as well as battle management command and control for informed decision-making.

Epi Sci delivers unmatched speed, cost-efficiency, and scalability as the preferred partner for defense agencies and industry teams seeking mission-critical autonomy solutions.

As a Senior 5G Software Engineer on the Cognitive Sensing and Radio Frequency team at Epi Sci, your role is pivotal in supporting our wireless communications engineering team. You will play a significant role in designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge 5G software solutions that align with our mission to deliver advanced wireless communication and 5G (and beyond) technologies. This position requires extensive expertise in wireless and 5G communication protocols, software development, and integration with Software Defined Radios.

• Develop software solutions for 5G wireless communication systems
• Implement the latest 3
  
  GPP specification 5G  (New Radio) protocols and algorithms
• Integrate 5G software into USRP and other SDR platforms
• Develop and execute test plans to validate 5G software performance and reliability
• Strong interest in 5G O-RAN, 6G, Sidelink, Next Gen Wireless Comms, and Wireless IoT

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Wireless Communications, or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on wireless communication technologies
• Software integration and understanding of 5G architecture and 3
  
  GPP standards
• Experience with RF tuning Universal Software Radio Peripheral (USRP) systems
• Experience in 5G open-source software communities, including Open Air Interface5 G (OAI), and integrating USRP hardware with software protocols and systems

• Must be willing to travel as projects require; estimated average travel is once every other month for between 2 days up to 1 week. (~25%)

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Strong programming skills in languages such as C and C++
• Ability to translate 5G specification documents into working software suites
• Integrate standard-faithful 5G wireless network software on USRPs
• Proficiency with tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, or other network emulation tools

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off.

Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

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Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $150,000 to $180,000 USD annually.

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