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6G Standards Research Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$162K - $315K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

6G Standards Research Engineer About Ofinno: Ofinno is a leading research and development lab ... Monitor and analyze emerging trends in wireless communication to identify areas for innovation and ...

Wireless PHY Systems Engineer

San Diego, CA

$175K - $308K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Description As a Wireless PHY Systems Engineer, you will lead the research, modeling, and ... simulation of sophisticated wireless systems across the full signal chain. You will work at the ...

6G Standards Research Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$162K - $315K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

6G Standards Research Engineer About Ofinno: Ofinno is a leading research and development lab ... Monitor and analyze emerging trends in wireless communication to identify areas for innovation and ...

Execute and lead research contracts to push our technology forward * Serve as Principal ... Solid programming skills and experience with AI-assisted software development. * Ability to work ...

Execute and lead research contracts to push our technology forward * Serve as Principal ... Solid programming skills and experience with AI-assisted software development. * Ability to work ...

Research, development, and standardization of new conversational speech codecs for wireless ... Programming skills in C/C++ and Python, and experience in Windows or Unix/Linux development ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract wireless research engineer in the United States is $106,012.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,000.00 and $104,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Contract Wireless Research Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,012 per year, or $51 per hour.

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The Research Engineer 3 position is a crucial role within the COSMIAC organization, responsible for overseeing the engineering team's work to ensure that all hardware and payload designs meet the necessary scientific requirements. The candidate will provide an engineering background for research on spaceflight missions that are awarded grants and contracts to a principal investigator.

In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, developing, analyzing, communicating, and consulting on a wide range of space-based data and other requirements. They will perform applied research, design, and execute various analytical and statistical studies. The Research Engineer 3 will provide functional leadership, training, and guidance to other researchers as appropriate.

Furthermore, the candidate will conduct functional analysis of electrical designs to evaluate the institutional resources available for completing complex programs. They will use statistical analysis techniques to analyze and consult on the outcomes of power designs. The Research Engineer 3 will also employ software to design, manipulate, summarize, and generate reports from multiple, large, and complex data sets and generic design features.

The successful candidate will design, build, and test special-purpose equipment and/or instrumentation for research purposes related to national defense, outer space, industry, or the global environment. They will coordinate with procurement and human resources personnel to ensure that subordinates have the necessary resources for job success.

The Research Engineer 3 must be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, prioritize work tasks, and meet multiple deadlines. Additionally, they must be willing and able to travel to off-site and on-base locations as required.


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