We are looking for a hands-on wireless systems engineer to lead the development of a multi-RAT digital twin for our Open RAN solution. The digital twin will execute production RAN software-beginning with scheduler and MAC behavior-in a closed loop with PHY, channel, UE, traffic, and network models. It will allow engineering teams to design, evaluate, and compare features for LTE, 5G NR, and 2G without requiring a dedicated physical radio setup for every development cycle.
This is a senior individual-contributor role at the intersection of wireless systems, simulation, production software, and AI/ML. You will evolve an existing LTE end-to-end simulator into a scalable engineering platform for feature development, regression testing, performance optimization, and evidence-based pre-validation. Initial use cases include MAC scheduler and link-adaptation improvements, power control, mobility and interference scenarios, and neural-network-assisted channel estimation.
The successful candidate will understand that a useful digital twin must be both fast and trustworthy. You will define multiple fidelity levels-from rapid surrogate models to full PHY processing-and establish repeatable methods for calibrating the twin against lab or field reference data. The goal is to reduce dependence on continuous lab access while maintaining clear, measurable confidence in the simulation results.
What you will do:
Own the technical architecture and roadmap for a modular, multi-RAT RAN digital twin
covering LTE, 5G NR.
Integrate production MAC and scheduler software into deterministic, per-TTI/slot closed-loop simulations
through stable and maintainable interfaces.
Model the interaction among scheduler decisions, PHY processing, propagation channels, UE behavior, traffic, interference, mobility, HARQ, link adaptation, and power control.
Extend the current LTE simulation capability and define reusable abstractions that support additional 5G NR and
2G stacks without duplicating the platform.
Design a fidelity ladder that combines high-fidelity PHY execution with faster calibrated models or lookup/surrogate backends, selecting the least expensive model that is valid for each engineering question.
Develop and evaluate AI/ML-based RAN capabilities, including neural channel estimation, learned link adaptation or scheduling policies, and ML-based PHY or channel surrogates.
Build representative datasets and experiment pipelines; establish conventional algorithmic baselines;
Requirements: BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with substantial relevant industry experience.
Typically, 7+ years of hands-on experience in communication systems, system development, integration, or simulation. Experience with RAN, modem/PHY, or wireless systems is an advantage.
Demonstrated experience building or validating link-level, system-level, or hardware-in-the-loop simulations and explaining where a model is-and is not-valid.
Strong programming skills in C or C++ and Python, including the ability to integrate production native code with simulation and analysis tooling.
Practical experience with scientific computing and data analysis using tools such as NumPy, SciPy, pandas, and visualization frameworks.
Sound experimental and statistical judgment: reproducibility, baselines, error analysis, uncertainty, calibration, controlled comparisons, and avoidance of data leakage or curve fitting.
Experience working in Linux development environments with Git, automated testing, containers, and CI/CD.
Ability to lead a technically ambiguous initiative, make architecture decisions, and communicate
clearly across research, product, development, and validation teams.
This position is open to all candidates.