Wireless Consultant

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TITLE: 6G Wireless Consultant
DURATION: 6 + Month Contract
LOCATION: 100% REMOTE (work in your own time zone)
Rate: $60-70 Per Hour W2

Job Description:
The Future Wireless North America (FWNA) group within our Research and Innovation (R&I) organization is responsible for leading our North American next-generation wireless research projects. Our charter is to identify future technology needs, develop and learn from proof-of-concept prototypes, and innovate around a system focus. Today this team is at the leading edge of 6G research.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated wireless systems expert who has a deep understanding of wireless technology and a record of research accomplishments. The selected candidate will define system-level concepts, propose and initiate research on innovative ideas, support complex system simulations, and guide architectures for proof-of-concept prototypes.

Day to Day:

• Looking for more broad systems knowledge - looking for radio access networks
• Looking for more of the MAC & RLC layer - (radio link control)
• Good for them to have some understanding of the physical later
• Usually when people are level 2 / 3 - they have some understanding of the Physical layer
• Someone who has good understanding of PHY
• Moving towards 6G
• Not looking for the people who are doing the implementation - more so the people who are doing the research that is leading up to the technology

Must haves:

• Understanding of MAC & RLC Layers
• Experience in 4G/5G NR
• Research-oriented - developing the system and building it - not implementing
• Understanding how to build a cellular system
• Experience with current cellular standards
• 3GPP background

Responsibilities:
Identify and innovate on the technology roadmap that will enable 6G system concepts across
multiple layers (RRC, SDAP, PDCP, RLC, MAC, PHY) for future 3GPP systems
Drive cutting-edge research in future wireless projects such as high-frequency systems,
multi-radio multi-connectivity, sidelink evolution, integrated communications, and sensing,
device-centric mesh, lean-protocol design, etc.
Carry out research in the 3GPP Radio Interface architecture data-plane and control-plane
protocols and specifications, and strategies for Radio Resource Management:
Participate in group brainstorming meetings
Research, analyze, and design radio access network interfaces and protocols for next
generation networks
Analyze and synthesize 3GPP contributions
Evaluate the design using simulation platforms, and/or theoretical analysis
Drive tradeoff analysis of various architectures and topologies
Document and present the Client wireless technologies and implementations in various
forms, such as standards contributions, conference and journal publications, technical white
papers, patent applications, etc.
Support university and industry collaborations
Mentor junior employees
Participate in external industry and academic forums that are passionate about building the
next generation of wireless

Qualifications:
M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of work experience in
the field of wireless communications.
Experience in current cellular standards such as 5G NR or 4G LTE
Proven experience with and knowledge of 3GPP 5G NR and/or LTE Advanced layers 2/3
specifications, architectures, and features. Experience in developing forward-looking cellular
technology and protocol design is preferred
Strong background in two or more of the following:
3GPP control-plane and data-plane protocols (RRC, SDAP, PDCP, RLC, and MAC)
3GPP PHY protocol design
Deep understanding of RRM strategies
High-frequency cellular system design
Understanding of TCP/IP, transport, and application protocols
Mesh Networking
Dedicated, result-oriented professional with an attitude for getting the job done
Willing to take on challenges in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
Strong analytical and research skills along with a proven innovation track record
Ability to thrive in an innovative, dynamic, and research-oriented work environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills

Education Requirements:
Masters or Ph.D. in electrical engineering - masters would need 7+ years of working experience - Ph.D., 4+ years of experience

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