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Horizon Research Inc.

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Entry-Level Research Associate

Chapel Hill, NC · On-site

Entry-Level Research Associate Location: Chapel Hill, NC Position Type: This is a full-time, hybrid ... Mathematics, science, computer science, or engineering teaching experience in formal or informal ...

Horizon Research Inc.

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Entry-Level Research Associate

Chapel Hill, NC · On-site

Entry-Level Research Associate Location: Chapel Hill, NC Position Type: This is a full-time, hybrid ... Mathematics, science, computer science, or engineering teaching experience in formal or informal ...

Apple

Wireless PHY Systems Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of wireless systems research, algorithm development, and silicon engineering, with direct impact on products used by hundreds of millions of ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

Wireless/cyber security * Assembly language programming * Malware Analysis * Hardware debugging ... ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and ...

Apple

Wireless PHY Systems Engineer

San Diego, CA

$122K - $214K/yr

This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of wireless systems research, algorithm development, and silicon engineering, with direct impact on products used by hundreds of millions of ...

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How much do entry level wireless research engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level 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.

What is the difference between Entry Level Wireless Research Engineer vs Wireless Systems Analyst?

AspectEntry Level Wireless Research EngineerWireless Systems Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field; familiarity with wireless protocolsBachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related; knowledge of wireless systems and network analysis
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, R&D departments, technology companiesIT departments, telecommunications firms, network service providers
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in research and development roles within tech and telecom industriesInvolved in network analysis, troubleshooting, and system optimization in telecom and enterprise settings

While both roles involve wireless technology, the Entry Level Wireless Research Engineer focuses on developing and testing new wireless technologies in research settings. In contrast, the Wireless Systems Analyst primarily analyzes and maintains existing wireless systems to ensure optimal performance.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Wireless Research Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 95% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,012 per year, or $51 per hour.
Wireless Communication Systems Engineer

Wireless Communication Systems Engineer

Silvus Technologies

Irvine, CA • Hybrid

Other

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking a Wireless Communication Systems Engineer who will report to the R&D Director, Communications Systems on the Research & Development (R&D) team.  The successful individual in this role will participate in all phases of wireless technology projects including planning, design, implementation, prototyping, verification, and validation.

The location for this role is at Silvus Technologies' Engineering and R&D Office in Irvine, CA, near the vibrant Irvine Spectrum. The position is on a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of 4 days/week on-site (with the occasional drive to the LA HQ as needed).  On-site days are Monday through Thursday.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • System design and requirement specification.
  • Algorithmic development, simulation, implementation, and testing.
  • System performance simulation, benchmarking, and testing.
  • Fixed point modeling and FPGA design and verification support.
  • Support FPGA and Software development teams for hardware/software implementation and troubleshooting.
  • Lead a team of multi-disciplinary engineers for product and feature development as needed.
  • Setting, tracking, and driving development schedules and tasks.
  • Design and participate in lab and field testing and troubleshooting.
  • Technical material preparation and documentation.
  • Participate in R&D business development and capture efforts as needed.
  • Understand current products and technologies and brainstorm with other teams for future enhancements and strategies.
  • Infrequent travel to support customer interactions or test and demonstration events.

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • MS. degree or Ph.D. degree in the field of wireless communications and signal processing, electrical engineering, computer engineering, systems engineering, or relevant engineering fields.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in the design and development of wireless systems.
  • Participation in the complete wireless technology development cycle: from design to field testing.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in RF propagation and channel modeling,
  • Comprehensive expertise in all parts of digital communication systems such as RF subsystems, synchronizations, channel estimation, channel coding, etc.
  • Extensive knowledge and expertise in signal processing algorithms, MIMO, OFDM, etc.
  • Strong understanding of modeling and mitigating RF impairments to signals such as AGC, phase noise, frequency/clock offset, etc.
  • Experience with fixed point modeling, implementation, and verification.
  • Expert in MATLAB programming and simulation.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts
  • Employment is continent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Wireless mobile ad-hoc networking, medium access, and routing algorithms.
  • Cognitive radio congested and contested spectrum and interference mitigation.
  • RF sensing, signal detection, and classification, etc.
  • Technical writing and presentation.

 WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Office environment.
  • Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
  • Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing.
  • Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.
  • Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.
  • Walking/Moving in the labs.

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