Wireless Engineer - Cellular
About the role
About Elveo
Elveo is what happens when two pioneers in direct-to-device (D2D) communications join forces. Elveo brings together a combined 20 years of expertise to close the coverage gap for more than 50 mobile network operators (MNOs) and major distribution partners operating in 60+ countries worldwide.
That heritage and our technology powers what we call ‘elevated intelligence’ - a new approach that processes and adapts on orbit, delivering voice and data services straight to mobile users, IoT devices and machines across enterprise, government and humanitarian sectors worldwide.
As a team, we’re on a mission to deliver powerful compute and connectivity directly to individuals and objects everywhere on Earth.
Join us, and become part of a globally inclusive company that is transforming satellite communications from a niche service to an essential global infrastructure, and democratizing connectivity for billions worldwide.
Ready to take the next step? Join us.
Job Summary
Elveo is developing cellular-based space payloads and seeks a Wireless Engineer to design and implement air interfaces for Elveo’s satellite-direct-to-phone services. This role involves developing DSP, optimizing the physical layer procedures, and implementing custom resource scheduling algorithms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in wireless communications, signal processing, and RAN development to drive innovation in next-generation satellite-based mobile networks.
Core Responsibilities
As a Wireless Engineer, your core responsibilities are as follows
- Design and implement physical - PHY and medium access control - MAC layer algorithms and procedures for satellite communication links.
- Develop baseband modems on software defined radio - SDR platforms.
- Evaluate the performance of algorithms in simulation and on the target platform.
- Develop test software and drivers to support unit, integration, and system testing of all base station software functions.
- Perform link budget analysis of LTE and 5G system between satellite and UEs.
- Work with other team members to benchmark payload software applications.
Qualifications
- A Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Deep understanding of communication theory and signal processing related algorithms design, such as filter design, clock recovery, signal detection, channel estimation and equalization, channel coding, MIMO.
- Strong knowledge of software defined radios - SDRs and their implementation.
- Strong knowledge of the 3GPP standards, including LTE and 5G PHY, MAC, and RRC specifications.
- Hands-on experience in lab testing & characterization.
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, C or C++ for algorithm development, modeling, and simulation.
- Experience using test equipment like signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc.
- Experience with implementing DSP algorithms in HDL, such as SystemVerilog, VHDL is a plus.
Job Location
Washington, DC area
Copied from the listing Elveo Mobile published, verified 30 Oct 2026.
The application
Your details, LinkedIn and CV, then 4 questions.
- 1.Are you a U.S. Person as defined by U.S. export control regulations (i.e., a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum or refugee status)?Yes or no
- 2.Are you currently authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship?Yes or no
- 3.Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship or a visa transfer (e.g., H-1B, O-1, TN) to continue working legally in the United States?Yes or no
- 4.Are you able to work onsite in Chantilly, VA?Yes or no
Taken from the application form Elveo Mobile runs, verified 30 Oct 2026.
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About Elveo Mobile
Satellite connectivity for ordinary phones, formed by the merger of Lynk Global and Omnispace.
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