Principal Engineer, Wireless Location Algorithms engineer to work with a GPS company

Company: Vortexlink, Inc.
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Principal Engineer, Wireless Location Algorithms

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Office located in Belmont, CA (100% remote considered)





As a Principal Engineer, Wireless Location Algorithms, you will design, implement, and optimize advanced signal processing and location estimation algorithms to determine the real-time position of devices in the physical world. You will play a foundational role in shaping IP portfolio and future product capabilities, while working closely with cross-functional teams to test, refine, and scale your innovations.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES



Define and implement algorithms to extract precise fine-timing and spatial information from noisy wireless signals.
Design and build custom test fixtures (physical and/or virtual) to benchmark system components under controlled conditions.
Develop deep expertise in current principles of operation and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the engineering team.
Identify, document, and prototype improvements to existing location estimation techniques and adapt them to new industry standards.
Contribute novel techniques to growing patent and intellectual property



MUST HAVE ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS



PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent research experience with a focus on wireless
Deep knowledge of wireless systems and protocols, especially the IEEE 11 family of standards.
Strong understanding of wireless channel modeling and the application of Channel State Information (CSI).
Familiarity with modulation and coding schemes, spatial stream diversity, cyclic shift diversity, multipath interference, beamforming, and angle of arrival.
Solid understanding of TDoA (Time Difference of Arrival) and related location
Practical knowledge of time synchronization methods and real-world
Proficiency with Linux command-line tools and development
Demonstrated programming experience in Python and
Experience with software change management, preferably using
Principled software development practices, including modular design, abstraction through interfaces, unit testing, and version compatibility.
Team-oriented mindset with a respectful, collaborative approach suited to a fast-paced startup environment.


SHOULD HAVE ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS



Familiarity with RF certification bodies and regulatory



NICE TO HAVE ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS



Hands-on experience with RF hardware design or
Background in uncertainty modeling in complex
Familiarity with machine learning techniques in Python and GPU
Experience with adaptive
Expertise in adaptive 3D wireless channel modeling using ray tracing or related
Advanced Python proficiency (e.g., classes, async, comprehensions).
Experience with embedded or real-time
Working knowledge of MATLAB for modeling and

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