Communications Engineer (Experienced) - SEAL - Boston, MA - Open Rank

Overview:

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.   

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Location

Boston, MA

Project/Unit Description

This position is embedded in the Command, Control, and Communication Division (C3D) within the Sensor and Electromagnetic Application Laboratory (SEAL) at GTRI. The team is focused on providing state-of-the-art solutions for tactical communications, sensor integration, and data analytics, with applications spanning AI/ML integration, decision support systems, and enhanced battlefield management capabilities.

Job Purpose

Research, design, development and prototyping of communications equipment and systems. Utilizing experience and knowledge of end-to-end communications systems to architect novel and robust communications systems including emerging software-defined radio platforms and other emerging commercial communication systems and advanced tactical networks. Establish key performance requirements for various target radios across multiple operating bands, environments and targeted applications. Develop, implement, characterize and test leading-edge waveform and communications technologies enabling greater performance while enhancing EW capabilities through secure communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary author of technical reports/presentations for projects of moderate/high complexity.
• Compile report input from other researchers and prepare final report deliverable.
• Lead and/or contribute to white papers and proposals.
• Propose and lead IRAD programs
• Create and analyze network protocols

Additional Responsibilities

• Design and prototype advanced software-defined radio (SDR) systems, integrating novel waveforms to meet unique operational challenges.
• Provide technical leadership for multi-disciplinary teams on projects involving secure communications and enhanced electronic warfare (EW) capabilities.
• Develop and optimize network architectures for high-performance tactical communication systems in contested environments.
• Oversee testing and characterization of communication systems under varying operational conditions to ensure robustness and reliability.
• Act as a liaison with external partners, including DoD agencies, to align project goals with mission-critical requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and researchers, fostering expertise in advanced communications and system integration.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing communication systems, including waveform development and network protocol optimization.
• Proven track record of developing secure and reliable tactical communication solutions for military or defense applications.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and deliver results in high-pressure environments.
• Proficiency in software-defined radio (SDR) technologies and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to RF and communication systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Extensiv