Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fairwinds Technologies is a U.S.-based engineering firm specializing in Satellite Communications and RF Transmission Systems. They are seeking a Sr. 5G RAN Software Architect to architect an end-to-end 5G communications system and optimize military LPI/LPD requirements using the 5G OpenAirInterface stack. Responsibilities β’ Architect an end-to-end 5G communications system based on Open AirInterface (OAI) open-source SW stack β’ Act as a 5G systems architect in a SBIR project. Deliver software requirements documents, and integration and test plans β’ Adapt and extend the 5G OpenAirInterface stack to optimize military LPI/LPD requirements, specifically through the implementation of DSSS and Frequency Hopping techniques β’ Develop and validate system-level approaches for integrating DSSS and Frequency Hopping into 5G-based tactical communications β’ Support integration and testing of communication systems in lab and field settings β’ Interface with hardware and software teams to drive system-level performance β’ Author technical documentation, system specifications, and SBIR deliverables Skills β’ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field β’ 5+ years of design experience in 5G RAN/Radio software development with deep knowledge of 5G and/or ORAN systems and 5G waveforms β’ 5+ years experience coding and reverse engineering with C/C++ β’ 3+ years of debugging real time communication SW β’ Experience writing systems and SW requirement specifications β’ Practical knowledge of DSSS and Frequency Hopping as applied to secure, resilient wireless communications β’ Experience with Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial (NTN) communications systems β’ Understanding of 3GPP specifications (Rel-15 to Rel-18) β’ U.S. Citizenship and eligible for DoD security clearance β’ Master's degree in Communications, Computer Science / Engineering, or Wireless Systems β’ Experience with 5G core deployment using containerized or virtualized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) β’ Experience in utilizing AI in code writing and reviews β’ Hands-on experience with the 5G OpenAirInterface (OAI) stack, including gNB, and UE integration β’ Experience in L1 and L2 integration of 5G RAN or SATCOM communications systems β’ Familiarity with adapting 5G/OAI for military applications, including LPI/LPD techniques β’ Proficiency in MATLAB or similar simulation tools β’ Experience of User Equipment 5G software β’ Experience supporting DoD SBIR projects or similar government-funded R&D efforts Benefits β’ Competitive salary and benefits package. β’ Professional development and growth opportunities. Company Overview β’ Fairwinds Technologies is a defense and space manufacturing company that offers engineering, field service, and interactive training. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job