Lead PHY/MAC engineer
Engineering - Toronto, Ontario

ATB is changing the face of Telecommunication communications by launching a constellation of telecommunication nanosatellites! With the recent success of our Series A funding, a handful of early customers, and our first two satellites in orbit, ATB is currently doubling in size!

ATB is changing the face of Telecommunication communications by launching a constellation of small telecommunication satellites. We are looking for a Lead PHY/MAC engineer to build the next generation of Telecommunication IoT service by building an efficient and scalable air interface that will connect many IoT devices with the ATB constellation.

As a Lead PHY/MAC engineer, you will be deeply involved in all phases of product development from initial feasibility studies to building the tools to monitor on orbit network performance. In particular you will have responsibility over the overall system performance then define sub system specifications, test plans, and product features in collaboration with a cross functional team of RF/hardware, software, digital design, and spacecraft systems engineers.

Responsibilities

Responsible engineer for ATB's air interfaces with a focus on next generation Telecommunication IoT

Design and evaluate existing or new PHY and MAC layers for performance (power efficiency, spectral efficiency, implementation complexity, scalablity, interference robustness)

Develop models of overall network performance

Propose system architecture and define relevant requirements and test/verification plans for digital design, software, hardware, RF, spacecraft teams

Approve sub system design and subsystem verification results

Requirements

5+ years relevant experience in MAC and/or PHY architecture, algorithm design, and simulation for wireless systems

Senior / lead role in PHY/MAC development for wireless communication standard or equivalent (3GPP, 802.11, 802.15, 802.16, LoRa, SigFox, NB-IoT, etc.)

Good understanding of communication theory, signal processing and related algorithms, MAC protocols and procedures, and associated performance trade offs

Familiar with simulation environments and programming languages/tools (C/C++/python/MATLAB) as applied to PHY/MAC design

Excellent communication skills, ability to work well across a cross-functional team

First principles approach to problem solving

Bonus Points

Experience in a standardization working group

Ground up design of a protocol, product, or experience in a startup environment

ASIC / RFIC experience

Management/leadership experience/capability : 1-10 direct reports

ATB Telecommunication Technology is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, visible minorities, people who identify as LGBT and others who may contribute to diversification in our workplace.

As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, ATB will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact our People & Culture team, through our Career Page to make your accommodation needs known and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.

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