Research Scientist

About Us: 

Prometheus Computing is a small business focusing on custom and scientific software. Since our founding in 2006, we have made it a top priority to exceed the expectations of our customers by thoroughly understanding their needs and problems.

Salary: 

$70,000 - $105,000

Status: 

Exempt

Location: 

100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899

Job Description: 

The Research Scientist will support the development of Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) cellular network testbed, add non-realtime Radio Intelligent Controller (RIC) capability to the testbed, investigate and implement methods for generating and mitigating interference for the testbed, and complete the tasks and deliverables for our client.

You'd have an opportunity to:

• Work with a team that values your knowledge and expertise.
• Have your work directly seen and used by scientists and federal agencies.
• Join a small business that offers flexible working hours and competitive compensation and benefits.
• Research and deploy open-source cellular software stacks that can be used to set up a testbed to conduct research on O-RAN technology.
• Evaluate solutions with regards to support for its compliance to the O-RAN Alliance specifications.
• Evaluate the hardware requirements for each platform against equipment available.
• Demonstrate the implementation of new testbed features.
• Document all results in reports.
• Other duties as needed to support the O-RAN testbed project.
• Write technical approaches for proposals. 

Benefits: 

We offer a variety of benefits to support a healthy work/life balance including 401(k) matching, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and professional development assistance.

Schedule: 

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education: 

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field is required.

Experience: 

• 3GPP technologies
• C/C
• Python
• GNU Radio
• Matlab
• LabView
• Linux
• Expertise in wireless technologies such as 3GPP technologies (e.g., LTE or NR) and signal processing is required.
• 3-years is required in testing and deploying wireless technologies related to cellular communications. This includes experience with SDRs, channel emulators, C , and LabView.
• 3-years is required in the domain of wireless communications and work experience in computer networks including evaluating their performance. 
• Theoretical and hands-on RF experience, including but not limited to: understanding of software-defined radio (SDR) and its schematic, power amplifiers, filters, power splitters/combiners, etc is preferred.
• Experience with communication testbeds: srsRAN, OAI, 4G or 5G. ORAN is preferred.
• Use of lab equipment: channel emulator, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, etc is preferred.
• Understanding of communication standards, especially LTE, 5G and 5G ORAN is preferred. 

Date Posted: 

05/16/2025

Prometheus Computing
4977 Battery Lane #214 Bethesda MD 20814

Prometheus Computing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran or marital status, disability, or any other protected classes under federal, state, or local law.