Principal 5G Location Algorithms Engineer

Company: Vortexlink, Inc.
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Principal 5G Location Algorithms Engineer

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

Office located in Belmont, CA (100% remote considered)



As a Principal 5G Location Algorithms Engineer, you will design, implement, and optimize advanced signal processing and location estimation algorithms to determine the real-time position of devices in the physical world. You will play a foundational role in shaping portfolio and future product capabilities, while working closely with cross-functional teams to test, refine, and scale your innovations.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Define and implement algorithms to extract precise fine-timing and spatial information from noisy 5G signals.
Identify, document, and prototype improvements to current location estimation techniques and adapt them to new industry standards.
Contribute novel techniques to growing patent and intellectual property
Prototype and test signal processing algorithms in MATLAB and
Collaborate with software developers to facilitate the implementation and integration of signal processing algorithms.



MUST HAVE ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS

PhD in Electrical Engineering or Applied Mathematics, or equivalent research experience, with a focus on radiolocation or radionavigation.
Familiarity with OFDM and Zadoff-Chu
Experience with parameter estimation on radio
Solid understanding of time-based location
Demonstrated programming experience in MATLAB and
Team-oriented mindset with a respectful, collaborative approach suited to a fast-paced startup environment.



SHOULD HAVE ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS

Proficiency with Linux command-line tools and a Linux-based development
Familiarity with the radio physical



NICE TO HAVE ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS

Demonstrated programming experience in
Experience with cellular networks and
Experience with cellular network planning, drive testing, and propagation
Experience in signals intelligence (SIGINT), electronic warfare, GPS/GNSS, or radar
Familiarity with the Erlang programming

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