About InterDigital

InterDigital develops fundamental wireless technologies that are at the core of mobile devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of the industry's most critical and complex technical challenges, providing solutions for more efficient broadband networks and a richer multimedia experience years ahead of market deployment. InterDigital has strategic relationships with many of the world's leading wireless companies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on NASDAQ and is included in the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.

Summary
The Future Wireless North America (FWNA) group within InterDigital's Research and Innovation (R&I) organization is responsible leading InterDigital's 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.

InterDigital is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Sr. Staff wireless engineer 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, develop algorithms, perform complex system simulations, and guide architectures for proof-of-concept prototypes.

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 specification, 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 novel 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
  
  

• 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 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
  
  

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