PHY Systems Engineer – Mobility Control

San Francisco Bay Area San Diego Until 9/21/2026 First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

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Description

In this role, you will be a key member of the Systems Engineering team working on mobility control features for 5G and 6G wireless communication systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Understanding of 5G-NR standard: RRC and PHY specifically.
Knowledge of Wireless Communication Systems.
Strong theoretical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Matlab, C/C++, Javascript and/or Python for system-level simulation, workflow automation, data analysis and visualization.
Familiar with NR reference signal design, cell search/measurement and mobility behavior is a plus.
Familiar with key RRC signaling flows between UE and network is a plus.
Ability to make proper design tradeoff considering power, performance and complexity.
Experience with genAI tools to improve work efficiency, and data analysis / machine learning skills.

About this role

Summary

Designs and develops mobility control features for 5G/6G wireless systems.

Job title

PHY Systems Engineer – Mobility Control

Experience level

none

Industry

technology

Location requirements

San Francisco Bay Area or San Diego; remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

understanding of 5G-NR standardwireless communication systemsproblem-solving skillsbachelors degree

Preferred skills

matlabc/c++pythonjavascriptNR reference signal designcell searchmobility behaviorRRC signalingpower performance tradeoffgenAImachine learning

Specializations

wireless communication5G6GPHYRRC
Locations

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On-site