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, inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks and a richer multimedia experience that are years ahead of market deployment. InterDigital has licenses and 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 MidCap 400® index.

Job Summary

InterDigital is seeking a highly-motivated engineer to work within our technology research and development team to help design, prototype, and implement the emerging “Living” Mobile Network (5G and beyond), in which intelligent networks self-optimize to deliver services to users and devices that are tailored to content, context, and connectivity. The selected candidate will design, simulate, and provide proof of concept for novel systems that InterDigital is creating to drive 5G and beyond wireless networking, including: Development of cutting-edge wireless technologies and system aspects to enable ultra-low power cellular system designs, ultra-reliable and low latency connectivity, radio links at higher frequency ranges, heterogeneous network deployments in licensed and unlicensed spectrum; detailed system studies, waveform design and protocol development to support beyond 5G and 6G networks; system architecture development, system design, generation of technical reports, patents and disclosures, publications etc.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cutting-edge research in waveform design, physical layer and/or system-level design, algorithms and protocols for next generation mobile communications systems
• Research, analyze and evaluate various waveforms, modulation and coding techniques
• Develop and evaluate various beyond 5G/6G wireless protocol designs using simulation, and/or theoretical analysis
• Through evaluation, analysis and development of innovative solutions for control and transfer of user data at L1/PHY, L2/MAC and L3/RRC protocol layers
• Drive tradeoff analysis of various transceiver topologies (including power consumption estimation)
• 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.

Qualifications

• M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field (Ph.D. preferred)
• 4 years of work experience post Ph.D. (or 8 years of work experience post M.S.) in the field of wireless communications
• Strong background in 3GPP and cellular systems (3GPP 4G LTE and 5G NR), wireless protocol development and wireless communications fundamentals:
• Modulation and coding techniques
• Advanced waveform designs
• PHY and MAC layer design
• In-depth experience and knowledge of 3GPP 4G LTE and 5G/NR preferred
• Familiarity with ultra-low power design challenges and hardware component limitations preferred
• Dedicated, result oriented professional with an attitude for getting the job done
• Willing to take challenges in a fast paced and high-pressure environment
• Experience in link level (L1/PHY) and/or system level (L1/PHY, L2/MAC) simulations and proficient with Matlab is an advantage
• 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

Location: Conshohocken, PA; or New York, NY

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