Job description
About Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition’s solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.
We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. (Note: For EpiSci job openings, fully remote work will be considered by exception.)
About EpiSci
EpiSci, an Applied Intuition company, develops next-generation, tactical autonomy solutions for national security problems. EpiSci’s autonomy software is technology agnostic, operationally informed, tactically relevant, and has piloted swarms of uncrewed aerial systems and tactical fighter aircraft. Additional applications include crewed-uncrewed teaming for air dominance, cognitive sensors, and networks for advanced communications systems, as well as battle management command and control for informed decision-making. EpiSci delivers unmatched speed, cost-efficiency, and scalability as the preferred partner for defense agencies and industry teams seeking mission-critical autonomy solutions.
About the role
As a Senior 5G Software Engineer on the Cognitive Sensing and Radio Frequency team at EpiSci, your role is pivotal in supporting our wireless communications engineering team. You will play a significant role in designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge 5G software solutions that align with our mission to deliver advanced wireless communication and 5G (and beyond) technologies. This position requires extensive expertise in wireless and 5G communication protocols, software development, and integration with Software Defined Radios.
At Applied Intuition, you will:
- Develop software solutions for 5G wireless communication systems
- Implement the latest 3GPP specification 5G NR (New Radio) protocols and algorithms
- Integrate 5G software into USRP and other SDR platforms
- Develop and execute test plans to validate 5G software performance and reliability
- Strong interest in 5G O-RAN, 6G, Sidelink, NextGen Wireless Comms, and Wireless IoT
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Wireless Communications, or a related field
- 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on wireless communication technologies
- Software integration and understanding of 5G architecture and 3GPP standards
- Experience with RF tuning Universal Software Radio Peripheral (USRP) systems
- Experience in 5G open-source software communities, including OpenAirInterface5G (OAI), and integrating USRP hardware with software protocols and systems
Travel Requirements:
- Must be willing to travel as projects requires; estimated average travel is once every other month for between 2 days up to 1 week. (~25%)
Security Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
Nice to have:
- Strong programming skills in languages such as C and C++
- Ability to translate 5G specification documents into working software suites
- Integrate standard-faithful 5G wireless network software on USRPs
- Proficiency with tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, or other network emulation tools
Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.
Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.
Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $150,000 to $180,000 USD annually.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.
